Finance Systems Administrator

Our client, a leading charity, is seeking a Finance Systems Administrator to join their team on a one-year fixed term contract. This role has been created to support business-as-usual finance systems activity during a period of significant organisational change.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Finance Systems Administration role and develop their technical knowledge through hands-on experience. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance Systems Analysts, providing predominantly 1st line support while gaining exposure to broader systems administration and project work.

The role offers a great hybrid working model (3 days in the office), excellent benefits, and the opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming team. The ideal candidate will be available to start at short notice.

• The Finance Systems Administrator will support a range of finance systems including SAP, credit card platforms, BACS and associated peripheral applications.

• User account management including access setup, amendments and password resets
• Chart of Accounts and coding maintenance
• System housekeeping and routine maintenance
• Credit card administration

• Review, action and refer helpdesk tickets
• Provide 1st line support across Finance systems
• Update user guides, manuals and quick reference materials
• Schedule and support training sessions and drop-in clinics
• Assist Finance Systems Analysts with troubleshooting, testing and 2nd line support issues
• Support delivery of user training across platforms

• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports
• Run standard data extracts and manage distribution
• Support small systems projects including testing, configuration and development
• Assist with documentation updates and process improvements

There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to systems configuration, testing, and more complex troubleshooting as experience develops.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Confident user of Microsoft applications and technology generally
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Personable, proactive and eager to learn
• Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours when required

• Financial administration or bookkeeping experience
• Experience working within a support function resolving queries
• Experience working collaboratively to meet shared objectives

• Finance systems or application administration experience
• SAP experience
• Basic understanding of UK accounting principles
• Experience within a large or complex organisation
• Charity or not-for-profit sector experience