Systems and Controls Accountant

OneAdvanced; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Systems and Controls Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and strengthen internal controls. Join a dynamic finance function in Birmingham, where you'll face exciting challenges and opportunities for growth. This hybrid role offers a supportive environment and hands-on experience, ideal for detail-oriented problem solvers who excel in finance and team collaboration.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Development Programmes

Performance Bonus

Online Learning Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a controls role is an advantage.
• Experience in a systems role is an advantage.
• Proven expertise in financial risks and controls, or internal audit.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run revenue recognition system processes and prepare reporting.
• Manage system administration and master data.
• Document and deliver risk & control matrices.
• Support in resolution of audit issues and control points.

Skills

Detail-oriented problem solver

Strong communicator

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA)

Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Role Introduction

At OneAdvanced, we're on a mission to Power the World of Work- and we need sharp minds behind the numbers to make it happen. We're looking for a motivated, solution focused Systems and Controls Accountant to join our dynamic central finance function. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and uncovering insights that drive smarter business decisions. This is more than just month-end - it's your chance to shape processes and influence change.

You'll join a close-knit team with a genuine culture of openness, support, and honest feedback. You'll gain hands-on experience that will accelerate your career. We're passionate about continuous improvement - and we want you to bring your voice, your ideas, and your ambition.

What You Will Do

• Run revenue recognition system processes, prepare reporting and analytics, liaise with relevant teams to investigate and resolve balances
• Manage system administration (chart of accounts, subsidiaries and other master data/set up as required)
• Support in documentation of finance manual, and related policies/procedures
• Continually assess processes, ensure effective use of system capabilities, identify enhancements/automations and process improvements
• Document and deliver risk & control matrices across all key financial processes
• Drive system access reviews, design processes for ongoing monitoring
• Independent review and input to reconciliation processes and other operating controls, ensure control issues addressed
• Support in resolution of audit issues/control points, and support in delivery of audit evidence
• Coordinate on acquisition integration across key areas

This role will report into the Group Accounting Manager, who will oversee and support these activities.

What You Will Have

Requirements:

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA)
• Experience in a controls role (internal audit or other controls design and or testing capacity) is an advantage
• Experience in a systems role is an advantage

You're a detail-oriented problem solver, a strong communicator, and a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven expertise in financial risks and controls, or internal audit
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards
• Experience with financial systems - Salesforce and NetSuite are a bonus

Please note: This is a Hybrid role, requiring 3 days based from our Head Office, Birmingham City Centre - Mailbox.

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused

Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral.

• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First

Personal Growth

Regardless of where you are at in your career, we're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally.

• Development Programmes - From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus - Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
• Online Learning Platform: SkillsHub! - Learning at your fingertips, anytime from anywhere. You can access our online library with relevant content for your career growth. We also offer a range of external training opportunities including apprenticeship.

Financial wellbeing

We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important.

• Pension Scheme - Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance - Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition

Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do.

• Performance & Talent - Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference

We provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about.

• MatchIt! - Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time - Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven - donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.