Paying up to £50K, we are looking for an experienced Project and Systems Accountant. Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the not-for-profit sector? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a strong aptitude for financial systems and project management? Our Client is seeking a talented Project and Systems Accountant to support the Finance Team and wider organisation with finance and integrated projects to improve performance and efficiency.
THE JOB
As a Project and Systems Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of the organisation's projects and systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams alongside being a proactive support to the Finance Team with their ongoing systems development and improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and implement projects to deliver effective systems and processes within the Finance Team
- Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, developing solutions to improve/automate financial processes, troubleshooting and resolving a range of detailed systems issues
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Finance Team to understand and analyse how systems currently operate, to determine where improvements are required
- Develop existing and new finance IT systems to meet or anticipate user needs, acting as product owner for all finance IT systems
- Convert requirements into specifications for enhancement work, write test plans and lead on the testing and sign-off process; supervise go-live arrangements and lead on any retrospectives
- Building positive relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, and ensuring upgrades take place to ensure supplier IT support is maintained
- Supporting the development of business case proposals and project plans
- Documenting processes and procedures and providing specialist and organisation-wide training and support as required
- Oversee financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines, and timely reporting
THE PERSON
- Proven experience in project accounting, financial analysis, or management accounting, preferably in a regulated sector
- Proficiency in using accounting software and financial systems, experience with Open Accounts is highly desirable
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines
