Finance Systems Accountant

About Our Client

We are committed to providing the best service to our customers through the creation of award-winning digital services, supported by the latest in cloud and AI technology.

• You will work closely with the finance team to identify and deliver efficiencies, standardisation and automation to reduce manual interventions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that sufficient controls/documentation are in place and the end-to-end process mapping and documentation of reporting.
• Ensuring the finance system and associated systems are accurate, alongside providing timely and robust information to key stakeholders, some of which you may have to identify through proactive business partnering.
• You will work alongside colleagues providing the accounting knowledge on finance systems projects
• Continuous improvement on both systems and finance process will be integral to the role
• Work in collaboration with colleagues on the production of system produced reports including the production of key data and financial analysis
• Support the month and year end accounts process where required
• Oversee the maintenance of the organisation's chart of accounts, and financial data structures including cost centres, organisation structure, posting rules, access rights etc.
• Ensure finance systems guidance documents, policies and procedures are accurate, up to date and are in line with best practice.
• Activities relating to the finance system development within the RoS roadmap, including testing. Specifying high level requirements, and work with colleagues on the detailed functional designs to ensure the finance system meet the accounting needs of the organisation.
• Working in collaboration with RoS colleagues in the scoping, tendering and delivering a replacement for the current finance system in the medium term (3-5 years).
• Liaise with external system suppliers and partners representing RoS at user group meetings.
• Work with IT risk and security colleagues on ensuring robust controls and governance procedures are maintained
• Build reconciliations to verify finance system entries align to other RoS systems e.g. income completeness
• Line management responsibilities with the requirement to manage, support, and develop a small team
• Any other ad-hoc duties commensurate with the role/grade

For more information about the role, view the full job description.

• Ideally qualified accountant (CCAB or UK equivalent) although part qualified may be considered if there is proven relevant accounting and strong systems experience.
• Proven experience and interest in operating, improving and changing complex finance systems
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel
• An excellent understanding of financial controls and reflecting these throughworkflows and controls in financial systems.

• A competitive salary of between £46,677 - £54,957 per annum.
• A generous pension scheme, contributing 29% of your salary.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in a significant public sector organisation.

For the right Finance Systems Accountant, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in the public sector. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.