Systems Accountant

Housing 21; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Housing 21 as a Systems Accountant and play a vital role in maintaining finance systems, implementing innovative modules, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You'll work closely with IT and business teams to optimize system functionality and drive continuous improvement, all within a supportive and flexible work environment that values its employees.

Benefits

Flexible working including a nine-day fortnight

Holiday trade scheme

Volunteer leave

Funded health cash plan

Occupational maternity/paternity pay

Pension contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance system configuration and maintenance is essential.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 and core accounting principles required.
• Prior experience in leading finance system projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key finance systems and implement new tools.
• Work with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate on system upgrades and integrations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or similar qualification

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The vacancy

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Systems Accountant to join our Financial reporting team here at Housing 21.

Within the role you will maintain key finance systems and help implement new and innovative tools and modules by working in collaboration with subject matter experts and our IT colleagues, to ensure our systems are working to an optimal level.

The Systems Accountant also plays a key role in system upgrades, implementations, and integrations, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Additionally, the role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring finance systems support best practices, financial controls and regulations, and reporting requirements, while maintaining robust security and governance frameworks.

While the role is home based the successful candidate will be required to attend team meetings including those held at our head office in Birmingham as required.

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What we're looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

• Accounting Standards & Regulations - a basic understanding of FRS 102 and core accounting principles.
• System Implementation and Integration - Experience in system upgrades, new system rollouts, and integrations with other business applications
• Financial Systems Administration & Configuration - Hands-on experience in finance system configuration, maintenance, and reporting, optimising system functionality to meet business needs
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - A critical thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of identifying and resolving system and data issues efficiently
• Technical Communication & Stakeholder Management - Ability to translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical users, bridging the gap between finance and IT teams
• Complex Financial System Environments - Experience working with integrated financial systems with multiple interfaces, managing data flow between feeder systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Project Leadership - Experience in leading or contributing to finance system projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Advanced Excel and SQL Knowledge - Strong proficiency in Excel and SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis Advanced Excel and knowledge of SQL or other data management tools is an advantage
• Power BI - Experience designing and delivering Power BI dashboards and reports, with strong skills in DAX and data modelling
• Financial Systems Management Experience - Proven experience in financial systems management or a similar role within a finance function, with expertise in system administration, configuration, and process optimisation
• Accounting Qualification - AAT qualification to at least level 3 or similar qualification

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.

Closing date for applications: 6 July 2025, with interviews taking place 14 July 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

Flexible working
including a nine-day fortnight

Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave

Funded health
cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension
contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities