Job type
PermanentLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£57000
Systems Accountant - Birmingham - £51K
Your new company
You will be working for a Birmingham based charity as a Systems accountant on a permanent basis.Your new role
As Finance Systems Accountant, you’ll take ownership of the finance systems and play a key role in modernising the finance function. You’ll lead system improvements, integrations, and enhancements, working closely with third‑party developers, internal tech teams, and finance colleagues.
Key Duties:
- Lead the day‑to‑day operation, optimisation, and development of all finance systems.
- Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and new implementations — including the cloud migration of Sun and the rollout of new PO and forecasting tools.
- Act as the main liaison with external technology partners and developers.
- Map, improve, and standardise finance processes, embedding automation and AI‑enabled solutions where appropriate.
- Ensure data integrity, strong controls, and compliance across all systems.
- Support the creation of dashboards, reporting tools, and enhanced analytics.
- Train and support finance colleagues in new systems and processes.
- Manage one Management Accountant and oversee monthly management reporting.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll thrive here if you’re naturally inquisitive, tech‑curious, and always looking for a better way of doing things.
Essential:
- Strong finance background (qualified or QBE) — management or financial accounting.
- Experience implementing, upgrading, or integrating finance systems.
- Proven track record of improving processes and driving automation.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Confident working with third‑party developers and internal tech teams.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience managing or mentoring others.
Desirable:
- Experience with Sun Accounting System.
- Exposure to budgeting/forecasting tools (e.g., Jedox).
- Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools.
- Understanding of AI‑enabled finance tools or data governance.
Sector background is completely open, what matters is your systems mindset and drive for improvement.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a forward‑thinking finance team at a moment of transformation, with the autonomy to shape systems, influence strategy, and introduce new technologies.
You’ll also benefit from:
- £56,700 salary
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- A supportive, values‑driven environment
- The chance to lead meaningful change in a national organisation
What you need to do now
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