Job Title: Systems Accountant
Location: Hybrid (2 days on-site)
Salary: Up to £62,700 plus excellent benefits
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract
About the Client
This organisation supports essential public services across a large and complex environment. They are a sizeable organisation with a strong focus on collaboration and accountability. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders alike.
About the Job
This role focuses on enhancing financial systems and processes to ensure accurate data capture, efficient reporting, and full utilisation of system capabilities. You will play a key role in improving how financial information is managed, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and supporting critical reporting cycles.
Duties will include:
- Maintaining and refining the chart of accounts to meet reporting requirements
- Strengthening internal controls and ensuring appropriate governance across systems
- Reviewing and improving financial processes to maximise system efficiency
- Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met
- Collaborating with internal teams, including finance, ICT, and business systems
- Managing system updates, enhancements, and issue resolution
- Delivering training and guidance to users of financial systems
- Building relationships with external providers to optimise system performance
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across systems and processes
About the Successful Applicant
You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience working with financial systems and process improvement. You do not need prior ERP implementation experience; however, you should understand what good systems and processes look like and have a genuine interest in improving efficiency through optimisation. Strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset are essential.
What You Will Receive in Return
You will join a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to meaningful improvements. This role offers exposure to complex systems, the opportunity to influence change, and the chance to enhance your experience within a large-scale organisation. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from hybrid working and a role that offers both challenge and impact.