Systems Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm near Eastleigh is seeking a System Accountant for a fixed-term contract until April 2026. This role involves maintaining financial systems, managing upgrades, and developing dashboards using SQL and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar position within a professional services environment, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to improvement. Benefits include hybrid working, private medical insurance, and 28 days' annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Free parking

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Income protection and life assurance

Tech scheme and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a System Accountant or Finance Systems Analyst role within a professional services environment.
• Strong SQL skills – able to write and troubleshoot complex queries confidently.
• Advanced Power BI user with hands-on experience in dashboard development and data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop financial systems, reporting tools, and data integrations.
• Work closely with finance and IT teams to translate accounting needs into system solutions.
• Manage upgrades and enhancements, and support third-party tool integrations.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

CMA is partnering with a well-established professional services firm based near Eastleigh as they recruit a System Accountant on a fixed-term contract until April 2026. This is a newly scoped role within the finance team and presents an excellent opportunity for a technically minded finance professional to take ownership of the firm’s finance systems during a key period of development and change.

The business operates in a regulated, professional services environment and is known for its collaborative and supportive culture. With modern offices and hybrid working on offer, this role would suit someone with a blend of systems knowledge, accounting expertise and a proactive approach to process improvement.

What will the System Accountant role involve?

• Maintain and develop financial systems, reporting tools and data integrations
• Work closely with finance and IT teams to translate accounting needs into system solutions
• Manage upgrades and enhancements, and support third-party tool integrations
• Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures and data extracts
• Create dynamic dashboards and reports using Power BI for internal stakeholders
• Maintain key user records, performance metrics, and ensure data accuracy
• Produce regular KPI packs and support month-end/year-end reporting from a systems perspective
• Provide first-line support for system issues and liaise with external vendors as needed
• Deliver training to finance and non-finance users to ensure optimal system use
• Contribute to workflow design, testing and systems controls

Suitable Candidate for the System Accountant vacancy:

• Previous experience in a System Accountant or Finance Systems Analyst role within a professional services environment
• Strong SQL skills – able to write and troubleshoot complex queries confidently
• Advanced Power BI user, with hands-on experience in dashboard development and data modelling
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; ideally part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Additional benefits and information for the role of System Accountant:

• Fixed-term contract through to April 2026
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Free parking
• 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Tech scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Modern, well-located offices and a collaborative working environment

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