Systems Accountant

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Xledger Finance Systems Specialist to join a leading Charity on a temporary basis. This role is crucial in refining their reporting processes, documenting finance procedures, and embedding best practices within the team. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Xledger
, able to redesign processes, and confident in guiding staff through workflows in a clear and systematic way.

• Build, refine, and optimise reports in Xledger to support accurate and timely decision-making.
• Document finance processes, update the Finance Manual, and create user guides for wider team use.
• Work closely with finance team members, providing hands‑on support and coaching in a systematic, practical manner.
• Redesign and improve key processes, including budget preparation, reporting workflows, and manual/automated tasks.
• Support the implementation of Xledger workflows, ensuring staff can navigate and use the system efficiently.
• Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure consistent application of finance processes.

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Xledger (system knowledge is critical).
• Strong technical and systems accounting background.
• Proven ability to redesign processes and implement best practice workflows.
• Experience in documentation, reporting, and creating manuals for end‑users.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to guide and support staff in a collaborative manner.
• Able to hit the ground running in a busy environment.

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Experience in charity or healthcare.
• Strong understanding of budgeting processes and financial reporting cycles.

Flexible: hybrid