Systems Accountant

Finance Systems Accountant (Financial Close)

Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Benefits Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large international organisation as a Finance Systems Accountant, taking ownership of a market-leading financial close and reconciliation platform within a complex, multi-entity finance environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with experience of Trintech ADRA, BlackLine, FloQast, OneStream, Oracle Account Reconciliation or similar Record-to-Report (R2R) technology. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient month-end close processes, robust financial controls and continuous improvement across the finance function.

The RoleAs the subject matter expert for the financial close platform, you will be responsible for the administration, governance and optimisation of the system, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.Working closely with finance, systems and operational stakeholders, you will help drive automation, strengthen controls and improve reporting efficiency across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close Management

• Own and optimise month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Launch and manage close cycles across multiple entities
• Monitor close progress, identify bottlenecks and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain task ownership, workflows and close governance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance close efficiency

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Manage balance sheet reconciliation frameworks and controls
• Maintain account mappings, ownership structures and governance processes
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements
• Monitor and improve reconciliation performance and accuracy
• Support audit readiness and financial control excellence

Finance Systems Administration

• Act as lead administrator for the financial close platform
• Manage user access, security and governance controls
• Maintain system configurations, integrations and data integrity
• Support ERP connectivity and issue resolution
• Liaise with software providers and internal stakeholders

Automation & Process Improvement

• Configure and optimise matching and automation rules
• Drive efficiencies across Record-to-Report processes
• Improve reporting, controls and data quality
• Support finance transformation and system enhancement projects

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified)
• Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes
• Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Previous exposure to finance systems, close management or finance transformation projects
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• A detail-oriented and controls-focused mindset

Highly Desirable Systems ExperienceExperience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Trintech ADRA
• BlackLine
• FloQast
• OneStream
• Oracle Account Reconciliation
• Workiva
• Planful
• Vena
• Oracle ERP
• Financial close and reconciliation platforms

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Resilient and able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships across teams

What's on Offer? Hybrid working environment Exposure to a large international finance function Opportunity to own and improve month-end close processes Significant involvement in finance systems and automation projects High visibility across finance and operational teams Excellent career development opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Accountant, Financial Controls Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst or Record-to-Report specialist looking to combine finance expertise with leading-edge financial close technology in a highly visible role.

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