Systems Accountant (Hybrid)

Job Description

Systems Accountant (Hybrid)We are working with an award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors based in the City of London.Due to impending retirement, there is an opportunity to join a highly successful team in a firm that has a great culture.You will be responsible for the administration and development of the financial systems of the firm, most significantly their practice management and client database, Xero (finance system) and Power BI (reporting system).You will have strong technical knowledge of database administration, including basic SQL queries and reporting, and be able to work with the Finance team to deliver accurate, useful, and timely management information to the firm.This is an exciting time to join the firm as we work on our new strategy for growth.Your responsibilities:Systems Administration and Development (Practice Engine, Xero, Power BI)

• You will lead the administration and systems performance and development for Practice Engine, Xero and Power BI including updating roles and security, maintenance of system users, document templates, finance codes, ledger setups, reporting and dashboards.
• You will work with the business to understand reporting requirements and to design, develop and improve financial reports and dashboards, supporting self-service reporting where appropriate.
• You will manage SQL queries and a thorough understanding of reporting through Power BI to support the understanding of data and financial and client reporting in the firm.
• You will maintain control of time recording and billing by fee earners and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• You will review the current use of technology and integration of finance systems to help streamline and reduce manual intervention.
• You will review systems performance and identify and resolve system issues.
• You will work with the IT department on system upgrades and systems development.
• You will work with the Finance team to deliver a prompt monthly and year-end closedown and reconciliation process for finance systems, to the agreed timetable.
• You must resolve all IT ServiceDesk queries relating to all our financial systems promptly and liaise with the internal IT section and suppliers as required.
• You will provide expert technical support to the Finance team to plan and manage major financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting, providing input and advice with the use of Practice Engine data.
• You will provide additional and ad-hoc financial support and analysis, as required.

Training and support

• You must be proactive in supporting and encouraging users at all levels in the firm to achieve the most useful output from financial systems.
• You will train and support financial and non-financial staff in the use of Practice Engine, Power BI and other financial systems and procedures.
• You will produce and update system user guides.

Your Skills and Experience

• You have experience in managing, operating, and improving financial systems and working with third-party providers to ensure the system is working to its optimum capacity.
• You have advanced IT skills, including SQL and Excel.
• You have experience in the effective presentation of financial information to finance and non-finance staff.
• You understand financial controls and reflect these through workflows and controls on financial systems.
• You have strong analytical, numeric, and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems.
• You are experienced in training and supporting staff with the use of a financial management system.
• You have experience working in a partnership or professional services environment.

Remuneration and Reward

• £60,000 - £65,000 base salary per annum
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (You can also purchase a further 5 days)
• Multiple Bonus Schemes
• Hybrid Working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dress for your Day
• Social Events
• 5% Pension (3% Employee)
• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• + Many other benefits that can be discussed in further detail

For further information on this exciting new Systems Accountant position, please contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Keyskills :
BudgetingDatabase AdministrationFinancial InformationFinancial Systems