Systems Accountant

Regenda Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Liverpool is seeking a Systems Accountant to ensure robust and accurate accounting systems. The role involves leading improvements in financial technology and managing relationships with system providers. Ideal candidates will be CCAB qualified, have strong financial systems knowledge, and experience in leading finance projects. This position offers a flexible and hybrid working environment with a rewarding benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified or equivalent level experience required.
• Strong financial systems knowledge necessary.
• Capability to lead finance-related projects and integrations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting and finance systems are robust and accurate.
• Identify improvements for efficient systems.
• Develop relationships with finance system providers.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Knowledge of financial systems

Project management experience

High IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £51,000 (FTE)
• Permanent role
• Full-time (35 hours), part-time and flexible working patterns available
• Liverpool city centre office base, hybrid working

Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 26th January 2026

The role

As a Systems Accountant you will ensure the Group's accounting and finance systems, and the associated feeder systems, are robust and accurate so that the finance team can always produce timely and reliable financial information and reports.

You would be responsible for identifying improvements to ensure efficient and effective systems are in place, this includes ensuring they are up to date with latest releases and software updates. The person in this role would be expected to take the lead in designing and improving the technology plan for the Finance function and identifying areas of efficiency and improvement.

We would like you to develop and maintain a strong working relationship with our finance system providers as you would be the main point of contact for the Group.

The right fit

• You must be CCAB qualified or experienced to the equivalent level.
• You have a strong knowledge of financial systems and associated feeder systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support finance-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and integrations.
• High level of IT skill in Microsoft Office products is essential.
• Ability to understand, explain and present complex technical ideas to all audiences.
• Understanding of accounting terminology, audit and internal control standards.
• Understanding of housing association finance, regulatory requirements, and rent accounting processes.
• Strong skills in producing financial reports, dashboards, and data analytics using tools like Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience in supporting organisational change and training staff on new systems and processes.
• You're able to identify and resolve problems pragmatically.
• You have experience of successful project delivery to time and budget with evidence of process or systems development.

Who we are

We regenerate places and work with people to create the opportunities they need to thrive. Affordable housing is our starting point, but we are a dynamic group of organisations doing very different things. We work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

The Regenda Group is made up of Regenda Homes and its wholly owned subsidiaries M&Y Maintenance and Construction, Redwing, Ecogee, Petrus, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints, Centre 56 and the National Communities Resource Centre.

Next steps

If you like what you've read so far and think you've got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

The Regenda Group really is a great place to work - and you don't have to just take our word for it! We're accredited by Best Companies for our 'world class' levels of staff engagement and have been consistently named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people's lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes:

• A range of flexible working options.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering
• Up to 9% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

'"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"'

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

The Company

The Regenda Group is a great quality, forward thinking housing business, building, managing and maintaining the homes people need. We own or manage around 13,000 properties across the region, including social rented housing, housing for older people, supported housing, private rented property, shared ownership and housing for sale.

The Regenda Group is made up of Regenda Homes and its wholly-owned subsidiaries M&Y Maintenance and Construction, Redwing Living, McDonald Property Rentals, Petrus Community, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints and Centre 56.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive range of multi-tenure housing products and services that reflect the dynamic nature of the housing market, the diversity of our customers and a rapidly changing world.

Our core purpose is to regenerate places to create opportunities for people.