Systems Accountant

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £51,000 (FTE)
• Permanent role
• Full-time (35 hours), part-time and flexible working patterns available
• Liverpool city centre office base, hybrid working

Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 26th January 2026

As a Systems Accountant you will ensure the Group's accounting and finance systems, and the associated feeder systems, are robust and accurate so that the finance team can always produce timely and reliable financial information and reports.

You would be responsible for identifying improvements to ensure efficient and effective systems are in place, this includes ensuring they are up to date with latest releases and software updates. The person in this role would be expected to take the lead in designing and improving the technology plan for the Finance function and identifying areas of efficiency and improvement.

We would like you to develop and maintain a strong working relationship with our finance system providers as you would be the main point of contact for the Group.

• You must be CCAB qualified or experienced to the equivalent level.
• You have a strong knowledge of financial systems and associated feeder systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support finance-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and integrations.
• High level of IT skill in Microsoft Office products is essential.
• Ability to understand, explain and present complex technical ideas to all audiences.
• Understanding of accounting terminology, audit and internal control standards.
• Understanding of housing association finance, regulatory requirements, and rent accounting processes.
• Strong skills in producing financial reports, dashboards, and data analytics using tools like Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience in supporting organisational change and training staff on new systems and processes.
• You're able to identify and resolve problems pragmatically.
• You have experience of successful project delivery to time and budget with evidence of process or systems development.

We regenerate places and work with people to create the opportunities they need to thrive. Affordable housing is our starting point, but we are a dynamic group of organisations doing very different things. We work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

The Regenda Group is made up of Regenda Homes and its wholly owned subsidiaries M&Y Maintenance and Construction, Redwing, Ecogee, Petrus, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints, Centre 56 and the National Communities Resource Centre.

If you like what you've read so far and think you've got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

The Regenda Group really is a great place to work - and you don't have to just take our word for it! We're accredited by Best Companies for our 'world class' levels of staff engagement and have been consistently named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people's lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes:

• A range of flexible working options.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering
• Up to 9% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing…