Unit4 (Agresso) Systems Accountant

Systems Accountants; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial IT solutions provider is seeking a Unit4 Systems Accountant for a key position in their finance team. The role involves maintaining and optimizing the finance system, addressing helpdesk queries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has recent accounting qualifications and experience with Unit4 and helpdesk systems. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000, and a proactive approach to problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a helpdesk or ticketing system is essential.
• Experience of supporting or leading systems and process improvements is necessary.
• A recently qualified or part-qualified accountant status is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the finance system, ensuring user access and workflow management.
• Manage helpdesk queries, providing technical support.
• Act as main contact for external systems and support providers.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Adaptability

Sound decision-making

Risk management

Clear communication

Education

Recently qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Unit4

Helpdesk or ticketing system

Job description

Job Title: Unit4 Systems Accountant

Location: Hybrid (London-based)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

About

The Finance Team plays a vital role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring the effective management, and supporting the organisation’s wider objectives.

The team is focused on enhancing business processes, improving reporting capabilities, and supporting data-driven decision making across the organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Unit4 Systems Accountant to join our client’s finance team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining, developing and optimising the organisation’s finance system. The postholder will ensure the system operates effectively, supports accurate financial management, and contributes to continual process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the finance system, including user access, workflow management, chart of accounts, attributes and relationships.
• Manage and respond to helpdesk queries, providing technical support and allocating tickets appropriately within the team.
• Act as the main contact for external system and support providers.
• Lead testing activities for system updates, integrations and developments.
• Monitor system performance to ensure stability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain a library of standard financial and management reports.
• Manage system development priorities in line with organisational needs.
• Identify and address training needs within the finance team and wider organisation, preparing training materials and delivering sessions where appropriate.
• Ensure that all systems and processes comply with legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements, including VAT and data protection.
• Promote and model our shared values and inclusive practices in all aspects of work.

What We’re Looking For

• Takes a proactive, solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges.
• Adapts positively to new or changing circumstances.
• Uses available information to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Challenges assumptions and seeks deeper insight to support improvements.
• Manages competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Identifies and mitigates risks effectively.
• Simplifies complex processes to improve efficiency.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately for different audiences.
• Explains complex information in an engaging and accessible way.
• Makes confident, informed decisions within agreed parameters.
• Takes accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Values and draws on the diverse perspectives, skills and experiences of colleagues.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working with a helpdesk or ticketing system (essential).
• Experience of supporting or leading systems and process improvements.
• Recently qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Unit4.

How to Apply

For further details, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call [phone]