Systems Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based charitable organisation is seeking a Senior Systems Accountant to lead the transformation of its financial systems. This role involves overseeing the migration to a modern ERP platform, enhancing data integrity, and improving reporting capabilities in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. As a pivotal team member, you will collaborate with Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to drive impactful changes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible / Remote-based working

Collaborative and values-driven working culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in financial systems or data analysis.
• Proven expertise in large-scale system implementations.
• Desirable experience in process design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Leading ERP system selection, implementation, and integration.
• Driving process improvements and automation.
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

SAP FI (ECC6)

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a leading UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing a significant national infrastructure. With a mission rooted in sustainability and community enrichment, this organisation manages a complex operational and financial landscape, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact.

Your new role
As a Senior Systems Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the organisation's financial systems landscape. This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for leading the migration from a legacy ERP system to a modern finance platform over a multi-year programme. You will collaborate across Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and improve reporting capabilities.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading ERP system selection, implementation, and integration.
• Managing financial systems operations and upgrades.
• Driving process improvements and automation.
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting business intelligence initiatives using tools like Power BI.
• Providing training and support to finance teams.

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• At least 5 years' experience in financial systems or data analysis.
• Proven expertise in SAP FI (ECC6) and large-scale system implementations.
• Strong skills in Power BI and Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Desirable attributes include experience in process design, automation, and a control-oriented approach to financial systems.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a forward-thinking organisation at a critical point in its digital transformation journey. This role offers:

• The opportunity to lead a high-impact ERP transformation.
• A collaborative and values-driven working culture.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with middle management level.
• The chance to contribute to a nationally significant mission with real social value.
• Salary of up to £65,000
• Flexible / Remote-based working

What you need to do now
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