Financial Systems Specialist / Accountant

Unlock Your Potential as a Financial Systems Specialist in Vibrant Finsbury Park!

Are you a technically sharp and analytically minded qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) eager to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment with clear pathways for career progression Join our team in Finsbury Park and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial systems!

Role Title: Financial Systems Specialist Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (with strong potential for Permanent conversion) Location: Finsbury Park, London - Agile working with a blend of home and office presence Earning Potential:

• Fixed Term: Circa £26.96 per hour
• Permanent (upon conversion): Circa £50,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits package

We're seeking a highly motivated and technically astute Financial Systems Specialist to join our forward-thinking team. Based in our Finsbury Park office, you'll be at the heart of providing crucial Finance and Systems support across a diverse and interesting portfolio of contracts within the essential reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, and facilities management sectors. Our clients include Local Government, Housing Associations, and the private sector, offering a broad and engaging workload.

Reporting directly to the Financial Systems Manager, you will be a key driver in optimizing our financial systems landscape. Your responsibilities will span delivering vital Systems business support, performing insightful data analysis, implementing impactful system improvements, supporting seamless system migrations and upgrades, and providing comprehensive systems-related support that directly contributes to business success. You'll collaborate closely with influential stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations, and Commercial teams, and contribute to projects that shape both our financial reporting and critical back-office transaction systems.

We're looking for a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) who not only understands financial systems but is passionate about making them work better. Experience within similar industries will be highly valued. This is a fast-paced yet rewarding environment that demands strong technical IT skills, exceptional analytical prowess, and, crucially, advanced mastery of Excel.

Your Impact:

• Drive Efficiency: Act as a key Finance representative within IT project teams, ensuring financial requirements are not just met, but exceeded.
• Become a Trusted Partner: Effectively liaise with diverse Finance functions, proactively managing expectations around system changes.
• Collaborate for Success: Work hand-in-hand with Operational and Commercial teams to truly understand their system needs and contribute to practical solutions.
• Own the Solution: Take proactive ownership of system-related processes, becoming the go-to person for identifying and escalating system issues.
• Ensure Seamless Transitions: Be instrumental in comprehensive system testing, guaranteeing robust implementation of changes.
• Bridge the Gap: Effectively liaise with internal IT, external consultants, project managers, and business analysts to facilitate smooth system developments and resolutions.
• Safeguard Data Integrity: Manage and oversee system controls, ensuring the accuracy, security, and reliability of our financial data.
• Champion Innovation: Drive continuous systems improvement initiatives, contributing to a culture of efficiency and best practice.
• Provide Strategic Insights: Deliver insightful ad-hoc financial analysis to support informed business decisions.
• Maintain System Excellence: Conduct regular monthly system inspections to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and the robust integrity of our accounts structure.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Professionally Qualified: You are a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Excel Expert: You possess advanced and confident Excel skills, including proficiency in macros.
• Proactive Problem Solver: You have a proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong drive to take ownership.
• Results-Oriented: You have a proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines and effectively prioritise and delegate tasks.
• Highly Organised: You possess excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Detail-Obsessed: You have exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Strategic Thinker: You can grasp the "bigger picture" and understand the strategic impact of financial systems.
• Continuous Learner: You have a self-motivated mindset with a genuine desire for continuous improvement.
• Exceptional Communicator: You possess excellent communication skills and can interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Analyst: You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Finance Ambassador: You are comfortable acting as a representative of the Finance function across the wider business.
• Solid Foundation: You have strong accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of financial principles.
• Power BI Advantage: Experience with Power BI is desirable.
• Intellectually Curious: You have a highly analytical and challenging mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Tech-Savvy: You possess strong IT skills and a natural aptitude for working with financial systems.
• Clear Communicator: You have good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Relationship Builder: You have strong interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships across teams.
• Positive Attitude: You have a ‘can do’ attitude and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Proactive Issue Resolver: You are adept at identifying and escalating issues and concerns promptly.

Ready to elevate your career and make a significant contribution within a supportive team in Finsbury Park This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a rewarding role with excellent earning potential and clear prospects for permanent employment. Apply now and let's shape the future of our financial systems together!