Systems Accountant

Ivy Rock Partners Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to join its finance team on an interim contract, starting immediately. The role is hands-on, focusing on day-to-day finance systems administration and process improvement across Open Accounts, Medius and WebExpenses.

You will bridge Finance, IT and external providers, improve reporting and dashboards, ensure data integrity and support month-end processes. Hybrid London-based, day rates £250-£350, 3-4 months.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background and understanding of financial processes.
• Experience with finance systems administration and month-end processes.
• Ability to review processes, identify issues and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance systems administration, user access, permissions and troubleshooting.
• Support the continued development and improvement of Open Accounts, Medius and WebExpenses.
• Review and improve financial coding structures across the general and project ledgers.
• Develop and improve finance reports and dashboards.
• Review finance system processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Support the Finance team with systems queries, training and guidance.
• Liaise with external system providers on issues, upgrades and system changes.
• Ensure strong data integrity and support effective month-end processes.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

SQL

ERP systems

Open Accounts experience

Tools

Open Accounts

Medius

WebExpenses

Job description

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 3-4 month interim contract, with an immediate start required.

This will be a hands-on role taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration, improvement and optimisation of the organisation's finance systems. You'll act as a key link between Finance, IT and system providers, helping improve processes, reporting and the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance systems administration, user access, permissions and troubleshooting.
• Support the continued development and improvement of Open Accounts, Medius and WebExpenses.
• Review and improve financial coding structures across the general and project ledgers.
• Develop and improve finance reports and dashboards.
• Review finance system processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Support the Finance team with systems queries, training and guidance.
• Liaise with external system providers on issues, upgrades and system changes.
• Ensure strong data integrity and support effective month-end processes.

You will:

• Have strong experience working with and improving finance/ERP systems.
• Ideally have experience with Open Accounts and/or Medius.
• Have a strong accounting background and understanding of financial processes.
• Be confident reviewing processes, identifying issues and implementing practical improvements.
• Have strong Excel and reporting skills; SQL or similar tools would be advantageous.
• Be comfortable working independently and engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What's on offer:

• 3-4 month interim contract
• Immediate/short-notice start
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week on-site in London
• Day rate: £250 - £350per day (depending on experience)