System Accountant

Ivy Rock Partners Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a System Accountant for Kings College London to lead the Finance Systems team. This high-impact role requires expertise in finance system administration and SQL, overseeing operations of the Unit4 finance system while driving enhancements and process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in team leadership and stakeholder management, along with desirable experience in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in finance system administration within a complex organization.
• Strong skills in SQL and report writing.
• Proven track record in team leadership and delivering finance system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Financial Analysts.
• Oversee the daily operation and data integrity of the Unit4 finance system.
• Drive system upgrades and enhancements.

Skills

Team leadership

SQL

Stakeholder management

System integration

Financial systems upgrades

Education

3+ years in finance system administration

Tools

Unit4 Business World (Agresso)

Job description

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting Kings College London in search for a System Accountant, in a high-impact leadership role that sits at the heart of finance, technology, and transformation.

You would lead the Finance Systems team, supporting and enhancing the enterprise finance system Unit4 Business World (Agresso).

This is a strategic and technical position, responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and continuous development of financial systems, while delivering operational support and enabling innovation across the University s Finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Financial Analysts.
• Oversee the daily operation and data integrity of the Unit4 finance system.
• Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and integration of financial data sources
• Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation within the finance function.
• Shape and execute the finance systems roadmap aligned with King s strategic goals.
• Provide expert guidance on technical system architecture, controls, and reporting.

About You:

• We re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with:
• Minimum of 3 years experience in finance system administration within a complex organisation
• Strong skills in SQL and report writing
• A proven track record in team leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering finance system upgrades or process improvements
• Experience working with multi-currency General Ledgers and system integration
• Desirable: experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso), higher education sector knowledge, and a background in business analysis or financial accounting