Systems Accountant

Rac Motoring Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK motoring services provider in Bristol is looking for a qualified accountant to lead financial reporting and analysis. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, resolving data integrity issues, and supporting tax compliance. The ideal candidate should have advanced SQL and Excel skills, and strong stakeholder management abilities. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible schedules, and a colleague share scheme.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Qualifications

• Experience in complex organisations with legacy systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and financial data flows.
• Resolve data integrity issues.
• Support tax compliance and commercial analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Data teams.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience

Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures

Advanced SQL skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Overview

You''ll report into the Head of FP&A and collaborate with Data, Taxation and Pricing teams to ensure financial data is accurately captured, interpreted, and communicated. You''ll help translate financial requirements into system design, interrogate customer policy data, and assess how systems transform data to impact financial outcomes - including tax, reporting, and regulatory compliance. You''ll support the FP&A team, including month-end reporting requirements, and other members of the Consumer Roadside Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and financial data flows across systems
• Resolve data integrity issues and support transformation programmes
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable financial insights
• Support tax compliance, commercial analysis, and stakeholder reporting
• Collaborate across Finance, IT, and Data teams to improve outcomes
• Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking FP&A team
• Our motto is "bigger, better, broader" - a reflection of our ambition to grow bigger, deliver better, and reach broader horizons.
• What You''ll Be Doing
• - Interrogate complex data sets using SQL and advanced Excel to support financial analysis and reporting
• - Identify and resolve data integrity issues across legacy systems and new platforms
• - Support the data transformation programme by embedding financial requirements in system design
• - Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting processes
• - Provide detailed analysis for tax compliance, commercial opportunities, and stakeholder reporting
• - Translate technical findings into clear insights for both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of financial systems, data structures, and accounting principles
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills; ability to analyse large data sets
• Experience in complex organisations with legacy systems and transformation programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in ambiguity

About RAC and Benefits

At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it''s this restless drive for better that''s earned the trust of over 15 million members and it''s why we''re on a mission to be the UK''s number one motoring services provider.

That commitment to excellence isn''t just felt by our members, it''s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together.

We''re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunity''s employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you''re invited to bring your full self to it.

Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our "Owning It Together" Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to share in RAC''s future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.

Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.

Time Off That Matters - enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.

Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.

Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.

Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you''ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Salary aligned with market rates and experience. Company benefits & colleague share scheme also included.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.