Finance Systems Accountant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is recruiting a Finance Systems Accountant to join its Finance Systems team. The role focuses on developing and digitising the finance function, enhancing systems, data and reporting capabilities across the business.

The ideal candidate will combine a solid accounting foundation with strong systems and analytical capability, and will work closely with Finance and Technology teams as well as stakeholders across the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience in a finance systems, systems accounting or similar role.
• Experience with Aderant OR 3E, or previous experience in the legal sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using SQL to query, analyse and interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements across finance systems and processes.
• Lead and support system upgrades, enhancements and testing.
• Review processes to improve efficiency, data quality and controls.
• Support development of financial reports, dashboards and data solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support digitisation and development of the finance function.
• Provide training and guidance on finance systems and processes.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Aderant

3E

Job description

Are you a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys working with finance, systems, data and technology?

We're working with a leading law firm to recruit a Finance Systems Accountant to join its Finance Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued development and digital transformation of the firm's finance function.

The role would suit someone who enjoys looking beyond traditional accounting and is motivated by improving systems, processes and data to make finance work smarter and more efficiently.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Systems Manager, you'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and Technology, as well as stakeholders across the wider business.

The role

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact across the firm, helping to ensure its finance systems are reliable, effective and continually evolving.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and implementing improvements across finance systems and processes
• Leading and supporting system upgrades, enhancements and testing
• Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and controls
• Supporting the development of financial reports, dashboards and data solutions
• Working with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Supporting the continued digitisation and development of the finance function
• Providing training, guidance and support to colleagues on finance systems and processes
• Using financial data and analysis to identify issues, opportunities and areas for improvementWhat we're looking for

What we're looking for

We're keen to speak with finance professionals who have a strong interest in systems, technology and continuous improvement.

You'll ideally have:

• A qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent
• Experience in a finance systems, systems accounting or similar role
• Experience with Aderant OR 3E, or previous experience working within the legal sector
• Experience supporting finance system upgrades, implementations or process improvement projectsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using SQL to query, analyse and interpret financial data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A genuine interest in how technology and data can improve finance processesYou don't need to be a pure systems specialist. This role is particularly well suited to someone who can combine a solid accounting foundation with strong systems and analytical capability.

Why join?

You'll be joining a highly regarded UK law firm with a reputation for combining high-quality client work with a progressive approach to its people, culture and technology.

The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, development and innovation, giving you the opportunity to work with experienced professionals while playing an important role in the ongoing evolution of its finance function.

Benefits and selling points include:

• Hybrid working and a strong focus on work-life balance
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development
• Investment in learning and employee development, with Platinum accreditation from Investors in People
• A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to work alongside Finance and Technology teams on meaningful transformation projects
• A firm recognised externally for its people-focused culture, including being named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2025
• A chance to build your career within a respected professional services environment while working on systems and projects that have a genuine impact across the business