Systems Accountant
Location: Hybrid
Contract: 9 - 12 months
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Systems Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This is a key role focused on ensuring financial systems and processes are efficient, accurate, and fully optimised to support high-quality reporting and decision-making.
You will take ownership of the finance system, driving improvements, enhancing functionality, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain and develop the chart of accounts aligned to reporting requirements
2. Ensure strong system controls, including approvals and segregation of duties
3. Deliver training and support to users across finance and the wider business
4. Document and continuously improve financial processes and procedures
5. Identify and implement system and process improvements
6. Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met
7. Work closely with Finance, IT, and system stakeholders to drive improvements
8. Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and issue resolution
9. Build relationships with external suppliers to maximise system performance
10. Stay up to date with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
💼 The role:
✔️ 2-3 days onsite, rest from home
✔️ Circa £62K (pro rata)
✔️ Parking available
✔️ Real opportunity to make an impact
🔍 What they need:
* Strong Power BI skills for reporting & insights
* Advanced Excel (comfortable working with complex data)
* Solid accounting experience (Qualified or QBE)
* Ability to identify inefficiencies and improve processes
💡 Why apply?
This is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, adding value quickly, and driving better ways of working within a business.
📩 Interested?
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), feel free to message me directly or comment below.
To apply, please email:
with:
11. Your latest CV
12. Notice period
13. Salary expectations
14. Qualification details
15. When you've used Power BI
16. Examples of systems you've implemented or process improvements you've delivered
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.