Systems Accountant

Transaction Recruitment; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical care

Hybrid working

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment is seeking a Systems Accountant for an international services group based in Droitwich. The role offers hybrid working and a salary of £60,000 - £70,000, with the chance to shape the systems and processes that support the wider group.

You will own the accuracy, reliability and security of the group's finance systems, lead or support implementations, design efficient processes, build dashboards and reporting tools, and collaborate with IT and external providers.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience leading or supporting system implementations.
• Background from practice or industry; Oracle experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, reliability and security of finance systems and data.
• Lead or support finance system implementations and upgrades.
• Design financial processes to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Build management information, dashboards and reporting tools for decision-making.
• Coordinate with group companies, IT and external system providers.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, system hierarchies and reporting structures.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues affecting day-to-day finance operations.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, regulation and governance.
• Contribute to Annual Report preparation and disclosures.
• Participate in transformation projects, including automation and digitalisation.

Skills

System implementations

Finance data analysis

Dashboards & reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Systems Accountant for an international services group based in Droitwich, offering a salary of £60,000 - £70,000. You'll be working hybrid within a close-knit central Group Finance team. This is a business built on ambitious growth, and this role sits right at the heart of that story, helping to shape the systems and processes that support the wider group.

Main Duties

• Owning the accuracy, reliability and security of the group's finance systems and the data that sits behind them
• Leading or supporting the implementation, upgrade and integration of finance systems
• Designing and refining financial processes to drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Building management information, dashboards and reporting tools that support decision-making across the business
• Acting as a key link between group companies, IT teams and external system providers
• Maintaining the chart of accounts, system hierarchies and reporting structures
• Diagnosing and resolving system issues that affect day-to-day financial operations
• Delivering training and ongoing support to finance and non-finance colleagues
• Supporting compliance with accounting standards, regulation and internal governance requirements
• Contributing to the preparation and review of the Group's Annual Report and related disclosures
• Getting involved in wider transformation projects, including automation and digitalisation initiatives

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, based in Droitwich. You'll be joining a close-knit, central finance function of around 10 people within a fast-growing, international group, giving you real visibility and the chance to work closely with colleagues across the business.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – strongly desired but not essential
• A background from either practice or industry
• Oracle systems experience is beneficial but not essential
• Proven experience leading or supporting system implementations is essential
• A strong track record of driving systems improvements and upgrades

Why Join the business

• Genuine exposure to the Board and senior leadership
• Work alongside finance teams across multiple countries
• Attractive bonus scheme and private medical care
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Broad, hands-on experience across operational and group finance
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Be part of an exciting, fast-growing international group with a great culture