Systems Accountant

UNICEF; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London is seeking a Systems Accountant to enhance their new finance platform. The role involves managing system access, workflows, and reporting tools while ensuring the system runs smoothly. The ideal candidate should have experience in embedding finance systems and spotting improvement opportunities, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams. This position offers an opportunity to make a real impact on global child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedding new finance systems and ensuring they run smoothly.
• Ability to spot opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong team player with technical support experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage system access, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Lead on testing updates and managing support tickets.
• Work closely with the Head of Financial Control and Information Team.

Job description

Overview

Apply by: 5pm, Sunday 21st September 2025

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Systems Accountant.

We went live with a new finance platform in January 2025. This new, permanent role is essential to ensure we maximise the benefits and efficiencies that the platform can bring to our financial processes, setting us up to maximise the impact we can have form children around the world.

You will help us make the most of our new finance system (Unit 4 ERPx), which supports smarter decision-making and better use of donor funds. Your past experience in embedding new finance systems and ensuring it runs smoothly, continuously improving how we work. You will manage system access, workflows, and reporting tools, and be the go-to person for technical support. You will also lead on testing updates, managing support tickets, and working with our external system partners.

We need someone who can spot opportunities to improve processes and help train others to use the system confidently. You must be a team player who will work closely with the Head of Financial Control and our Information Team to make sure everything connects and runs well. ensuring compliance with VAT, data protection, and internal policies.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a charity that helps children around the world. You'll be part of a friendly team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

In order to complete your application, please download the following:

• Job Description - this includes the criteria for the role, which you will need to respond to as part of your application
• Our Shared Commitment - our organisational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
• Benefits - UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organisations in the charity sector.