Finance Systems Accountant

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a prestigious institution where creativity meets technology. As a Finance Systems Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the Finance ERP system, Agresso Business World. Your expertise will guide users through the complexities of financial reporting and operational processes, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the Digital & Technology department, while being part of an inspiring community that values creativity and innovation. If you are passionate about finance and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial environments and understanding reporting requirements.
• Authority in ABW financial systems development and administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training for Finance ERP users.
• Test upgrades and support future system developments.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Agresso Business World (ABW)

Operational Accounting Processes

Database View Definitions

Report Writing

Training Manual Creation

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Agresso Core Financials

Excelerator

Job description

The Finance Systems Accountant will provide first and second-line support and training for the users of the Finance ERP, Agresso Business World, together with their related interfaces.

The successful candidate will progress support calls with the supplier, test new upgrades and provide support and guidance on future system developments.

As a member of Digital & Technology (D&T) you will also support and contribute to the University, D&T and Finance strategies and direction.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a financial environment to understand financial business reporting requirements, operational accounting processes and controls.
• Recognised as an authority in ABW financial systems development and administration based on demonstrated expertise. This will include Agresso Core Financials, Logistics, Project Costing and Billing, and workflow across both Smart Client and Agresso Self Service.
• Experience of maintaining 3rd party interfaces with ABW, Excelerator, and experience of building Database View Definitions (Desirable).
• Writing and developing reports using Agresso Browser.
• Ability to create training manuals and reference guides to support users across the University when using the Finance ERP.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (Desirable).

Working at UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.