Finance Systems Accountant

Job Description

Excited to grow your careerOur purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they dont tick every box. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for, please go ahead and apply. Wed love to hear from you!About the roleWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Systems Accountant to join our Finance team. It is an exciting time to be joining as we transform the way our Finance team works. You will drive the development of HLs Workday-based Finance system (Workday Financialsand Workday Adaptive Planning), improving the Finance teams ability to deliver high quality outputs as efficiently as possible, whilst ensuring the system is maintained and remains secure.What youll be doing

• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of finance systems workflows, reducing complexity and improving user experience.
• Define business requirements for finance systems, helping drive process improvements and covering technical requirements, configuration, testing, and documentation.
• Liaison with and management of external Workday support partners where necessary to deliver improvement.
• Ensure highest standards and adherence to security controls around data and system integrity evidencing effective operation of controls for internal and external audits.
• Keep abreast of new features across the Workday releases, utilising adoption planning.
• Engaging and sharing knowledge with the wider finance team to raise its awareness of systems functionality to encourage wider and deeper use of the system.

About you

• Demonstrable understanding of finance operations and experience in finance data management and reporting. An accounting qualification will be supportive in your success within this role (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Working knowledge of Workday Financials functionality is required. Knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning (WAP) will be beneficial.
• Proven track record of using Workday to improve finance processes, overcoming complex challenges within Workday.
• Organised with experience of managing a varied workload to tight deadlines, working and delivering using best practice with an inherently collaborative style.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident in communicating systems issues in a way that can be understood by all members of the Finance team.
• Logical thinker with the ability to identify weaknesses in data and processes and create solutions.
• Comfortable using IT service management tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.

Interview processThis will be a two-stage interview process.Working ScheduleWe are looking for a Finance Systems Accountant to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of workingfrom home and coming into the office.SalaryUp to £70,000 per annum depending on experienceWhy usHere at HL, were the UKs number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years weve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. Were steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.Whats on offer

• Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
• 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HLs future
• Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare
• Help@hand and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
• Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
• An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
• Join HLs sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
• LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers

* dependant on role levelHargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.