System Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Systems Accountant to enhance their finance processes and systems. The role involves system management, collaborating with teams, and driving improvements while providing training. Candidates should have CIMA or ACCA qualifications and experience as system superusers. This position offers a supportive team culture in an employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems accounting within a consultancy.
• Hands-on experience as a system superuser.
• Previous management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the project management system.
• Drive improvements through system updates and reporting.
• Provide guidance and training for system usage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for system enhancements.
• Implement a new finance system to replace Access Dimensions.
• Maintain process documentation and controls.

Skills

Systems accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Rapport3

Access Dimensions

Job description

Overview

Systems Accountant - Manchester. We're seeking an ambitious and motivated Systems Accountant to become part of our dynamic finance team in Manchester.

About the role

This new position and offers an excellent platform to take your career forward within an employee-owned consultancy that values innovation and collaboration. You'll play a key role in shaping our systems, processes, and data management, while enjoying a supportive and people-focused team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the effective operation of our project management system, Rapport3, ensuring it delivers value to both fee earners and finance.
• Drive improvements through testing and managing system updates, upgrades, and reporting developments.
• Act as the "super user" and first point of contact for queries, providing guidance and training to maximise system capability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and prioritise system enhancements, embedding best practice across the organisation.
• Lead on the implementation of a new finance system to replace Access Dimensions.
• Maintain and update process documentation, ensuring controls are in place and tested regularly.

About you

• (CIMA or ACCA), with previous systems accounting experience, ideally in a consultancy setting with exposure to project management.
• Hands-on experience as a system superuser within a finance function.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain finance systems clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Confident working independently, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at building effective relationships and engaging stakeholders across all levels.
• Previous people management experience would be an asset.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.