Systems Accountant

Kenton Black Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy is seeking a Systems Accountant to lead the design and implementation of financial systems. You will optimise processes, provide technical support, and automate financial operations. This role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial systems and strong knowledge of accounting software. The position is located in St Helens, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment and a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software.
• Proven track record in financial systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate existing financial systems for improvements.
• Collaborate on designing and implementing financial reporting systems.
• Provide expert support to finance teams on system issues.
• Identify opportunities for automation in financial operations.
• Conduct training sessions on financial software and tools.
• Lead financial transformation projects.

Skills

Financial Systems Analysis

Training and Development

Process Automation

Technical Support

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Based on the outskirts of St. Helens within easy commute from the M6, this highly successful service business operate across several sectors, and have a group turnover in excess of £200m. One of the UK’s most vibrant and dynamic organisations, they continue to grow at a rapid pace and have a new requirement within the finance function. Supporting the group, leading on statutory accounting requirements, the role also leads on treasury management. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role adds value across the various business units and central group function.

Your role as Systems Accountant:

As Systems Accountant you shall take the lead within design, implementation and rollout of new financial systems, process and enhance procedures in a group setting. Multi site, this business requires the Systems Accountant to enhance financial analysis, whilst developing and designing ways to improve all areas. Optimising financial systems, you shall bridge finance and technology, ensuring systems and processes are efficient, accurate and aligned with business objectives.

Taking the lead on transformation and change within this area, you shall focus on the rollout of financial and reporting systems across the group and associated companies, you shall also take the lead on the implementation of software within new acquisitions. Seeking ways to optimise financial software, you shall train and develop the skills within the finance team, whilst managing system integrations and providing data-driven insights to improve financial reporting and support informed business decisions. Developing ways to automate process, your role is a pivotal position in a large, multi site operation who move at pace.

Main Role Duties:

• Financial Systems Analysis: Review and evaluate existing financial systems, practices, and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulations.
• System Design and Implementation: Collaborate with the Finance Director and finance teams to design, document, and implement financial reporting systems and internal controls.
• Data Integrity and Compliance: Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide expert support to finance teams, resolving system-related issues and diagnosing errors.
• Process Automation: Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process enhancements to streamline financial operations.
• Training and Development: Conduct ongoing training sessions for current finance staff on financial software and reporting tools as well as leading on the integration of finance functions across newly acquired business units outside of the group setting.
• Financial Projects: Take the lead within the transformation and change of process and procedure, systems and reporting within finance, enabling enhanced financial information, commercial decision making and ensuring the function is fit for purpose.

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:

To be considered for this role you shall have experience in a fast paced environment, and in a similar role. Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) you shall have strong knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Sap or larger ERP systems and have a proven track record across all areas of the Job Description.

This Role Is Being Managed By Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance.