Job Description
We are looking for a talented and aspiring Systems Accountant to join our highly motivated and passionate finance team in Manchester.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career in this newly created role within a vibrant and progressive employee-owned consultancy. The role will allow you to make a real difference to our systems, processes and the management of data. We have a friendly team environment where you will be given the encouragement and tools to grow and progress.
In this role you will:
* Ensure that our project management system Rapport3 works efficiently and effectively, providing a robust and value-adding system to the business, to support both fee earners and financial reporting
* Ensure the continuous improvement of the system and associated reporting through the management and testing of developments and changes
* Become a system “super user” and go-to person for queries and questions whilst also providing training so that the system can be used to maximum potential
* Ensure that all relevant parties are involved in requests for developments so that we continually add value and ensure best practice throughout the business
* Successfully implement a replacement financial system for Access Dimensions
* Ensure processes and procedures are adequately recorded, tested, and updated
The ideal candidate will have:
* A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA) and experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment and familiar with project management
* A flexible ‘can do’ attitude and ideally previous experience working across a finance function as systems ‘superuser’
* The ability to communicate effectively with non-finance professionals, work on own initiative, and apply sound judgement
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills covering a wide range of experiences
* Ability to learn quickly and develop relationships whilst working within a highly professional team
* Previous people management experience is an advantage
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
Job Type: Fulltime, Hybrid
Requirements
ACCA Qualified/ CIMA Qualified/ ACA Qualified