Systems Accountant

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, UK-wide services business as a Systems Accountant, based in Birmingham City Centre, paying £55,000 – £70,000. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the finance function, with a genuine focus on system improvement and integration across different projects, automation, and the responsible use of AI. You’ll lead the way on shaping and improving finance systems while also overseeing a small management accounts team, working closely with the Director of Finance to define how finance operates for the future. This role has hybrid working arrangement with only 2 days in the office.

Main Duties

As a Systems Accountant, your main duties include

Take ownership of the day-to-day running of all finance systems, keeping them reliable, accurate, and performing at their best

Act as the main link to the external technology partner, building a strong working relationship that keeps systems maintained, issues resolved, and future improvements moving forward

Plan and deliver system upgrades and enhancements from end to end – covering testing, roll-out, and keeping internal stakeholders informed throughout

Lead the design and introduction of new finance systems, alongside enhancements to the platforms already in place

Identify and roll out automation and AI-enabled tools – such as workflow automation, intelligent reconciliation, and smarter reporting – to streamline finance processes

Oversee the management accounts team and the production of accurate monthly management accounts

Map finance processes from start to finish, pinpointing where automation, standardisation, and AI can add the most value

Build and maintain clear process maps and documentation, including system controls and dependencies

Safeguard the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across every finance system and source

Support richer reporting and dashboards, drawing on AI-supported analytics to sharpen forecasting, trend analysis, and decision-making

Be the go-to contact for systems queries, training, and user support, helping colleagues grow in confidence with new tools

Keep finance systems well-controlled and compliant, supporting audit activity and ensuring any AI and automation is adopted responsibly

Location / Office / Culture

This role is hybrid, with 2 days a week in a modern Birmingham City Centre office and the remainder from home. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance function within a stable, UK-wide business, working alongside the Director of Finance and wider colleagues across finance, data, and technology. It’s a genuinely forward-looking environment where you’ll have the autonomy to influence how finance systems evolve.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified – strongly preferred, though not essential, with those qualified by experience also considered

Proven experience implementing, upgrading, or supporting finance systems (e.g. ERP, purchase order, or budgeting and forecasting tools)

A strong grasp of core finance processes and how finance systems fit together

A track record of delivering automation or system-driven efficiencies within finance

Confident analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight

Experience leading and motivating a team

Exposure to Power BI or AI-enabled finance tools is desirable, but not essential

Why Join the business

Hybrid working with 2 days in the office

Lead and develop your own management accounts team

Work at the cutting edge of finance technology, automation, and AI

Join a stable, well-established business operating right across the UK

Real autonomy to shape and improve how finance systems work