Systems Accountant

Kenneth Brian Associate are working with a not-for-profit organisation in their recruitment for a Systems Accountant as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

About the role:

Working as a partner between finance, IT, Services Directorate and several budget holders across the organisation, the systems Accountant will join the charity at a pivotal time of investment in their finance systems and processes.

You will play a key part in supporting and managing finance system upgrades, implementations, and developments, liaising across key stakeholder groups to ensure that the finance systems are optimised to meet business needs, enhance financial reporting and drive efficiency across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Support the implementation, development, and continuous improvement of financial systems.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to ensure smooth system integration and data accuracy.
• Assist in configuring and testing new financial systems or system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot system issues, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop reports and dashboards to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.
• Train finance teams and end-users on new systems and best practices.
• Project Management of installing the new SAP HANA finance system with a GOLIVE 01Apr 2026
• Ensure financial controls and compliance requirements are embedded in system workflows.
• Support month-end and year-end processes by ensuring system efficiency and data integrity.
• Document system processes and procedures for future reference.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in developing or improving financial systems
• CCAB part-qualified or qualified accountant
• Experience in supporting the implementation and maintenance of finance systems
• Ability to or experience of developing financial reports suited to stakeholder needs within finance systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills