Finance Systems Accountant

WH Smith PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established British brand is seeking a fully qualified Finance Systems Accountant to join their High Street Finance team in Swindon. The role involves maintaining core finance systems and supporting finance processes, along with leading system improvements. This position offers a hybrid working model and various company benefits, including a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

4pm Friday finish

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical scheme

Annual company bonus

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• A strong financial accounting background and previous experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in analysing, interpreting, and presenting complex data.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Assistant Finance Systems Accountant.
• Maintaining core finance systems and ensuring data integrity.
• Contributing to system separation projects post-acquisition.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Highly IT literate

Proficiency in Excel

Experience using SQL

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

E5

DIDOS

SQL

Job description

Finance Systems Accountant

Location; Swindon Support Centre (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)

With a rich heritage and a new name, TGJones is the fresh face of a much-loved and trusted British brand. Our roots lie in WHSmith, where we've proudly supported the high street retail estate for generations. Now, under the ownership of specialist retail investors, Modella Capital, we're entering an exciting new chapter with bold ambitions to become 'Your Hub of the High Street'.

About the role

We're seeking a fully qualified, commercially astute Finance Systems Accountant to join our High Street Finance team, based at our Support Centre in Swindon.

In this role, you will be playing an integral part in Finance, operating and maintaining core finance systems to support finance processes and the reporting cycle across the UK. You will also be driving and participating in the delivery of change plan projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Key responsibilities will include;

• Managing the Assistant Finance Systems Accountant and supporting team collaboration
• Owning the day-to-day maintenance and operation of core finance systems (including E5 and DIDOS), performing system reconciliations, ensuring data integrity, and liaising with third-party vendors
• Contributing to system separation projects to ensure a full understanding of systems post-separation of WHSmith and TG Jones
• Providing systems support to the finance community, using both front-end and back-end SQL queries for complex data interrogations
• Leading and participating in project-related activities with Finance, IT, and third parties, including TG Jones initiatives and system enhancements
• Ensuring system controls, data processes, and user access comply with audit requirements, while proactively identifying and implementing improvements

About you

We're looking for ambitious professionals who are focused on shaping a purposeful, long-term career - not merely pursuing their next opportunity. We value individuals who bring curiosity, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation. At our Support Centre, you'll be part of a dynamic, future-focused organisation that champions collaboration, continuous growth, and meaningful impact. Experience required for this role will include;

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong financial accounting background and previous experience in a similar role
• Highly IT literate, with proficiency in Excel (medium to advanced) and experience using SQL
• Skilled in analysing, interpreting, and presenting complex data to support informed business decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels and functions
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvements

About us

Joining TGJones means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. We are a team that values people, invests in development, and encourages ideas. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, TGJones offers a welcoming environment, real opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of working for a company that genuinely cares.

Company benefits for our Support Centre colleagues include 4pm Friday finish, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, car allowance, private medical scheme, holiday trading scheme, annual company bonus, family friendly leave, employee discounts, free coffee Wednesdays and much more!

At TGJones, we're all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you - you're welcome here. If you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know-we're happy to help!

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• Pay Type Salary

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