Systems Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester seeks a Systems Accountant / Project Manager to enhance data accuracy and support decision-making. This role involves overseeing ongoing projects, driving system improvements, and providing training. Ideal candidates have an accounting background and experience with system development in a professional context.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with significant experience in finance systems.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to influence senior teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systems operate efficiently, supporting forecasting and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and related reporting.
• Lead implementation of a new financial system.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Data accuracy

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Qualified by experience

Job description

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Systems Accountant / Project Manager for a leading professional services firm in Manchester, which has experienced significant growth over the past decade.

The Systems Accountant will lead system development to ensure a robust and value-adding system that enhances data accuracy and supports commercial decision-making. You will oversee ongoing projects across all systems and act as a liaison between finance and IT.

The Role

• Ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively, supporting forecasting and financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of the systems and related reporting.
• Provide training to maximize system utilization.
• Develop enhancements to add value continually.
• Lead the implementation of a new financial system for Dimensions.
• Document, test, and update processes and procedures.

This position is suited for someone with an accounting background and significant experience in delivering continuous improvement projects across finance and reporting systems. Leadership skills to influence senior teams are essential.

Ideally, candidates will come from a similar role within a professional services organization and hold an accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). However, qualified individuals by experience will also be considered.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact John Thistlethwaite at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership values diversity and is committed to inclusive recruitment. We can adapt our processes to support all candidates. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the recruitment process.

Note: Salary, experience, and hourly rates mentioned are guidelines based on the skills listed. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, your application may not match the current requirements.