Systems Accountant

Funding Circle Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in SME finance seeks a Systems Accountant to join their London office. In this role, you will manage finance systems, provide data analysis, and enhance processes through automation. The ideal candidate will have strong ERP experience and excellent Excel skills, contributing to continuous improvement in finance operations.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in NetSuite administration and customization is desirable.
• Experience with Python and VBA to enhance financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage control environment and support finance systems operations.
• Provide ad-hoc data analysis and assist FP&A with budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop finance processes using Excel and VBA.

Skills

Experience with ERP systems and SQL

Strong Excel skills (VBA, Power Query)

Knowledge of Python and/or JavaScript

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of APIs and Postman

Education

Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Accountant to support our Finance Team at Funding Circle. This key role involves maintaining a healthy control environment, ensuring the smooth operation of finance systems, and promoting automation through integrations with other financial tools.

About Funding Circle

We back small businesses to succeed. With over a decade of expertise, our platform leverages cutting-edge data and technology to reshape SME lending, providing fast decisions and excellent customer support.

The Role

NetSuite: Manage control environment, security, roles, permissions, user support, training, communication, and act as liaison between Finance and IT. Support change management and IT controls audits. Manage third-party integrations and maintain NetSuite customizations.

Finance & Data Support: Provide ad-hoc data analysis, support audit data requests, generate financial reports, and assist FP&A with budgeting and forecasting.

System Development: Develop Excel and VBA processes, utilize Python and R to enhance financial processes, including budget scenarios and revenue reporting.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience with ERP systems and SQL
• Strong Excel skills (VBA, Power Query)
• Knowledge of Python and/or JavaScript
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with NetSuite administration and customization is desirable
• Knowledge of APIs and Postman is desirable
• Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is a plus

Funding Circle is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

We offer hybrid working in our London office, a flexible benefits package, comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We support our employees through various initiatives and policies, including parental leave and lifestyle benefits.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make a difference in small business finance!