Senior Systems Accountant
Location:
Birmingham
Reports to:
Head of Finance
Line Management:
None
An established, large international organisation is seeking a qualified
Senior Systems Accountant
to take ownership of its
Unit4 ERP v7 Cloud
finance system.
This is a hands on role focused on long-term system administration, optimisation, and business-as-usual support, not implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Unit4 Super User and finance system owner
* Manage configuration, coding structures, workflows, security roles, and integrations
* Oversee updates, testing cycles, and system performance
* Provide day-to-day user support and resolve system issues
* Drive automation and process improvements
* Ensure data integrity, strong financial controls, and audit readiness
* Build and maintain financial reports (e.g., Power BI, Excelerator)
* Support month-end and year-end reporting
* Liaise with Finance, IT, and external system vendors
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Strong hands-on experience with
Unit4 ERP v7 Cloud (financial modules)
* Proven experience administering and optimising ERP systems in a live finance environment
* Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting frameworks
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable
* Vendor and SLA management experience
Based in Birmingham. Occasional travel may be required. Subject to satisfactory background checks.