Systems Accountant

About the Business

An exciting opportunity to join a large services business based in Coleshill as a Systems Accountant. The company is well-known for its great culture, supportive working environment, and forward-thinking approach to finance. This role offers the chance to take ownership of core financial systems and act as the key link between Finance and the wider business, working closely with the Financial Controller.

Main Duties:

As a Systems Accountant, your main duties include:

• Taking ownership of core finance systems and ensuring their ongoing integrity, accuracy and development
• Maintaining and evolving system structures such as the Chart of Accounts, cost centres, projects and reporting hierarchies
• Driving efficient, consistent and high-quality financial and management reporting through system-led solutions
• Identifying opportunities to reduce manual workarounds through automation, standardisation and improved system functionality
• Supporting the rollout of future-focused reporting capabilities, including self-service tools and enhanced analytics
• Maintaining robust system controls to support financial governance, audit and compliance
• Managing system access and segregation of duties across the finance platform
• Supporting internal and external audit activity in relation to finance systems and data
• Acting as a subject matter expert across the finance team, providing training, guidance and documentation to improve adoption
• Partnering with transactional teams and Finance Business Partners to ensure systems continue to meet evolving business needs

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The company operates from a modern office in Coleshill, with a welcoming and high-performing finance team and a culture that prides itself on being supportive, inclusive and collaborative.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, or equivalent experience
• Strong hands-on experience with financial systems, including general ledger structures and management reporting
• A solid understanding of Chart of Accounts design and financial data structures
• Awareness of data integration concepts, including SQL-based queries and API-driven system interfaces, with the confidence to work alongside IT teams and system vendors
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and a strong eye for data integrity

Why Join the business

• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 from home
• Join a large, well-established services business with a great culture
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and gain exposure across the wider business
• Be the go-to expert for finance systems in a high-profile, visible role

About Us

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