Systems Accountant

Mosscare St Vincents; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Systems Accountant to drive the development and implementation of financial systems. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is vital for enhancing finance-related services across the organization. Key responsibilities include developing finance systems, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring system integrity. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for advocating for communities. Attractive benefits include flexible working, 33 days of holiday, and a strong commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Flexibility on where you work

33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Health cash plan access

Enhanced sick pay

Health and Wellbeing Support

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications in finance and accounting.
• Experience working with a finance team and developing processes.
• Ability to proactively manage tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop finance systems to enhance business efficiency.
• Lead automation initiatives and improve daily transaction systems.
• Collaborate on system improvements with ICT and software providers.
• Design financial reporting frameworks while training staff.
• Ensure system integrity and provide necessary user support.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)

Experience of working in a finance environment

Ability to work pro-actively

Experience of identifying and addressing data anomalies

Strong relationship-building skills

Experience of developing business processes

Job description

Overview

Systems Accountant

£46,633 - £48,832 - per annum

Greater Manchester

Full Time

Permanent

Hours of Work: 35 per week

Closing date: 5th December 2025

Interviews: 9th December 2025

At MSV Housing we’re committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes and our Systems Accountant are key to making this happen.

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join our established team. Reporting to our Finance Manager, our Systems Accountant lead the development and implementation of systems to support and aid the provision of finance related services to the organisation.

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have a passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve finance systems to meet business information needs, driving automation and efficiency.
• Lead process automation initiatives and deliver minor system enhancements for day-to-day transactions.
• Collaborate with ICT and software providers to assess and implement system improvements aligned with evolving business requirements.
• Design and maintain financial reporting frameworks, including dashboards, KPIs, and ad-hoc tools, while providing training for staff.
• Ensure system integrity and user support, including troubleshooting, audits, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) – Desirable
• Experience of working in a finance environment, and working with a finance team
• Ability to work pro-actively and under own initiative
• Experience of identifying and addressing data anomalies
• Influential and able to build relationships with stakeholders
• Experience of developing business processes, including controls to address risks

Benefits

• We offer a range of great benefits including :
• Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme.
• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more.
• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.
• Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career
• Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause.
• MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so.
• MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.

Important note

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 9th December 2025 however interviews may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early.

We’re passionate about inclusion and we’d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.

If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for