Systems Management Accountant

The Children's Society; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days’ annual leave (FT)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension matching up to 8%

Free counselling service

Paid volunteering time

Job summary

The Children’s Society is seeking a Systems Management Accountant to drive financial reporting, month-end closure, and business‑wide system improvements. You will work with budget holders, finance colleagues, and project teams to deliver actionable insights and support the finance transformation journey.

You will combine strong management accounting expertise with a passion for systems, data, and process improvement, helping to implement and adopt new ERP finance systems across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (CCAB) or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP finance systems.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations or improvements.
• Analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
• Commercial awareness and ability to challenge constructively.
• Advanced Excel and Office proficiency.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful financial reporting and month-end closure support.
• Support budget holders with operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in adoption of new finance systems and processes.
• Collaborate with project teams and senior stakeholders on financial insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP systems

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

ERP software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project

31 August 2026

• Fixed Term contract until 31 October 2027
• 35 hours/week
• Starting salary - £40,500 per annum
• Location: Flexible / Hybrid working
• Benefits include but not limited to:

• 36 days’ annual leave (full‑time), inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Making a Difference Together

At The Children’s Society, we are committed to creating a society built for all children. Every day, we support young people facing some of the toughest challenges in their lives and work tirelessly to drive positive change.

We are embarking on an exciting finance transformation journey, including the implementation of a new finance ERP and the modernisation of finance processes, reporting, and ways of working. We are looking for a talented Systems Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in this transformation while providing high-quality financial management support across the organisation.

About the role:

As our Systems Management Accountant, you will combine strong management accounting expertise with a passion for systems, data, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with budget holders, finance colleagues, project teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver insightful financial reporting, support month-end closure, supporting budget holders with operational and strategic decision-making, and help ensure the successful implementation and adoption of new finance systems and processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys improving how finance operates and wants to influence organisational change while maintaining a focus on delivering excellent financial support.

Key skills and experience:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

• Part-qualified accountant (CCAB) or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with cloud-based ERP finance systems.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations, system upgrades, or continuous system improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making capability.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for improving systems, processes, and ways of working.

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge of finance transformation programmes and change management methodologies.
• Experience of system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and data migration activities.
• Experience supporting system training and user adoption initiatives.
• Understanding of project management principles and delivery frameworks.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 31st August 2026
Interviews: w/c 31st August and w/c 7 September

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.