Finance Systems Accountant

We're supporting a client in hiring a Finance Systems specialist to play a key role in managing and improving their core finance platforms.

This position sits at the intersection of finance and technology, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of key systems while remaining involved in core accounting activities. It's well suited to someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and supporting users, but who also has a solid understanding of how finance functions operate in practice.

You'll work closely with Finance and wider business teams to ensure systems are reliable, well-managed, and delivering value. Alongside system responsibilities, you'll also contribute to activities such as month-end close and reconciliations, offering a well-rounded role.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and support the organisation's finance systems, ensuring stability, security, and effective performance
Oversee system processes including period-end activities, data flows, and integrations with other business systems
Maintain and update core financial data (e.g. cost centres, hierarchies, supplier and customer records, approval structures)
Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and ensuring data accuracy
Act as a key point of contact for system queries, troubleshooting issues and supporting users across the business
Deliver training and guidance to improve system adoption and consistency of use
Work with Finance teams to ensure systems align with reporting and operational requirements
Identify opportunities for improvement and support system or process enhancements
Liaise with external providers and internal stakeholders to support ongoing system development and performance
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practice

What we're looking for:

A strong understanding of finance processes, including month-end and reconciliations
Experience working with finance systems or ERP platforms (any system experience considered)
Ability to bridge the gap between finance and systems, with both technical understanding and practical accounting knowledge
Experience supporting or administering finance systems in a business environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
Experience with planning, forecasting, or reporting tools (advantageous)
Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools
Professional accounting qualification (desirable, not essential)Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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