Systems Accountant

Your new company
You will be working for a Birmingham based charity as a Systems accountant on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As Finance Systems Accountant, you'll take ownership of the finance systems and play a key role in modernising the finance function. You'll lead system improvements, integrations, and enhancements, working closely with third‑party developers, internal tech teams, and finance colleagues.

Key Duties:

Lead the day‑to‑day operation, optimisation, and development of all finance systems.
Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and new implementations - including the cloud migration of Sun and the rollout of new PO and forecasting tools.
Act as the main liaison with external technology partners and developers.
Map, improve, and standardise finance processes, embedding automation and AI‑enabled solutions where appropriate.
Ensure data integrity, strong controls, and compliance across all systems.
Support the creation of dashboards, reporting tools, and enhanced analytics.
Train and support finance colleagues in new systems and processes.
Manage one Management Accountant and oversee monthly management reporting.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll thrive here if you're naturally inquisitive, tech‑curious, and always looking for a better way of doing things.
Essential:

Strong finance background (qualified or QBE) - management or financial accounting.
Experience implementing, upgrading, or integrating finance systems.
Proven track record of improving processes and driving automation.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Confident working with third‑party developers and internal tech teams.
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Experience managing or mentoring others.

Desirable:

Experience with Sun Accounting System.
Exposure to budgeting/forecasting tools (e.g., Jedox).

Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools.
Understanding of AI‑enabled finance tools or data governance.

Sector background is completely open, what matters is your systems mindset and drive for improvement.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a forward‑thinking finance team at a moment of transformation, with the autonomy to shape systems, influence strategy, and introduce new technologies.

You'll also benefit from:

£56,700 salary
Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
A supportive, values‑driven environment
The chance to lead meaningful change in a national organisation

What you need to do now
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