Systems Accountant
A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 3-4 month interim contract, with an immediate start required.
This will be a hands-on role taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration, improvement and optimisation of the organisation's finance systems. You'll act as a key link between Finance, IT and system providers, helping improve processes, reporting and the overall user experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Take ownership of day-to-day finance systems administration, user access, permissions and troubleshooting.
- Support the continued development and improvement of Open Accounts, Medius and WebExpenses.
- Review and improve financial coding structures across the general and project ledgers.
- Develop and improve finance reports and dashboards.
- Review finance system processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
- Support the Finance team with systems queries, training and guidance.
- Liaise with external system providers on issues, upgrades and system changes.
- Ensure strong data integrity and support effective month-end processes.
You will:
- Have strong experience working with and improving finance/ERP systems.
- Ideally have experience with Open Accounts and/or Medius.
- Have a strong accounting background and understanding of financial processes.
- Be confident reviewing processes, identifying issues and implementing practical improvements.
- Have strong Excel and reporting skills; SQL or similar tools would be advantageous.
- Be comfortable working independently and engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
What's on offer:
- 3-4 month interim contract
- Immediate/short-notice start
- Hybrid working - 3 days per week on-site in London
- Day rate: £250 - £350per day (depending on experience)