Job Description
Data and Systems Accountant-(251121)
Description
Data and Systems Accountant
Newcastle upon Tyne, hybrid working 2 days office based per week
Permanent, fulltime (37.5hpw)
Earn circa £40,000 panegotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits as detailed below including health cash plan, Pension & flexible working!
Home, a place where you belong
Ever find yourself thinking “there must be a better way to do this”? If you love getting stuck into data and making systems work smarter, this could be just the role for you. We’re looking for a Data and Systems Accountant to join our small but mighty finance systems team. It’s a chance to shape how we do financial reporting at Home Group and help teams across the business make better, faster decisions.
You’ll work side by side with our Group Finance Manager for Data and Systems, bringing your Power BI skills and finance know-how to life. You’ll get to work with our Oracle experts and wider finance team to make sure our reports are clear, accurate and useful to users. It’s hands-on, problem-solving work where your ideas will genuinely shape how things run.
What you’ll do
1. Improve how we report and use financial data using tools like Power BI
2. Keep our finance systems running smoothly, spotting and solving issues early
3. Make dashboard reports easier to use and understand for everyone
4. Lead improvements to our processes for entering and pulling financial data
5. Support finance teams across the business with system training and queries
6. Work closely with software providers and IS colleagues to manage changes and test updates
Why choose us
Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!
You’ll also have the chance to work closely with senior leaders and grow your expertise in both finance and systems.
What youbring
7. Proven experience using Power BI or similar tools to improve financial reporting
8. Great understanding of finance processes and reporting systems like Oracle
9. A keen eye for detail and a love for solving tricky data problems
10. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets
11. The drive to lead change and improve how we work
12. A friendly, collaborative style that helps others feel supported and informed
We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.
Job details
13. You’ll work Monday to Friday
14. The team work flexible hours between 08:00 and 18:00
15. You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch, you can use your flexi time to manage that!
16. This is a hybridrole, andyou’ll spend 2days in our central Newcastle upon Tyne offices and the rest working from home
A place where you belong
We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!
What’s in it for you?
17. Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five days more (subject to criteria).
18. Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
19. 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
20. We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
21. Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.
22. Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!
Ready to join us?