Job type
PermanentLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
Up to £65k + Benefits
Systems Accountant - Remote - £65k + Benefits
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a leading UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing a significant national infrastructure. With a mission rooted in sustainability and community enrichment, this organisation manages a complex operational and financial landscape, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact.
Your new role
What you'll get in return
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays are delighted to be supporting a leading UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing a significant national infrastructure. With a mission rooted in sustainability and community enrichment, this organisation manages a complex operational and financial landscape, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact.
Your new role
As a Senior Systems Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the organisation’s financial systems landscape. This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for leading the migration from a legacy ERP system to a modern finance platform over a multi-year programme. You will collaborate across Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and improve reporting capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading ERP system selection, implementation, and integration.
- Managing financial systems operations and upgrades.
- Driving process improvements and automation.
- Ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Supporting business intelligence initiatives using tools like Power BI.
- Providing training and support to finance teams.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- At least 5 years’ experience in financial systems or data analysis.
- Proven expertise in SAP FI (ECC6) and large-scale system implementations.
- Strong skills in Power BI and Excel.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Desirable attributes include experience in process design, automation, and a control-oriented approach to financial systems.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation at a critical point in its digital transformation journey. This role offers:
- The opportunity to lead a high-impact ERP transformation.
- A collaborative and values-driven working culture.
- Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with middle management level.
- The chance to contribute to a nationally significant mission with real social value.
- Salary of up to £65,000
- Flexible / Remote-based working
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
