Finance Systems Administrator

Job Description

The NCIs are looking to recruit a Finance Systems Administrator on a one year fixed term contract basis to support business‑as‑usual systems during a period of significant change. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to step into a Finance Systems administration role, and ’learn on the job’.

The Finance Systems Administrator will work closely with the Finance Systems Analysts, supporting them as necessary and learning by assisting with support calls, predominantly 1st line, logged via the helpdesk software as well as general systems administration. This will be across all Finance systems including SAP, Credit Cards, BACS and other peripheral applications.

• Basic user support (password resets, user access administration, systems housekeeping, etc)
• The production of regular data extracts and reports
• The update of systems documentation including training materials, user guides and quick reference sheets
• There will also be the opportunity to support work on small systems projects as they occur including testing, configuration and development as well as learning how to troubleshoot more complex 2nd line support issues

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

• User Account Management
• Chart of Accounts/Codes Maintenance
• Systems Maintenance/Housekeeping as required
• Credit Card administration

• Review/Action/Refer requests logged on helpdesk ticketing system
• Provide 1st line support for Finance Systems including:
  • Update user manuals / guides / quick reference cards / videos
  • Schedule training and drop‑in support sessions
• Support the Finance analysts as required including troubleshooting, systems testing and 2nd line support issues
• Support delivery of user training across platforms and methods

• Responsible for regular and ad‑hoc reporting
• Responsible for standard data extracts and distribution
• Ad‑hoc projects support and involvement

• Good level of literacy & numeracy
• Confident technology user, particularly Microsoft applications
• Good time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well and effectively under pressure
• Well organised and able to prioritise work or refer as appropriate
• Ability to work as an effective and flexible team member, with the ability to work largely unsupervised
• Good communication skills both written and verbal, and confidence interacting with a wide range of people at all levels
• Personable, friendly, self‑motivated and enthusiastic
• Looking to learn and develop Systems Administration skills and knowledge
• Ability to work outside of core hours on occasion (patching, testing, deadline driven)

• Financial administration or bookkeeping experience
• Experience of working in a team to meet shared goals and deadlines
• Experience of a support provision role and resolving colleagues queries and issues

• Finance Application administration experience
• SAP experience
• Basic understanding of UK accounting principles
• Experience of working in the finance function of a large and complex organisation
• Experience of working in a not for profit or charity organisation

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