Systems Accountant to £52,000 Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid
We are on the lookout for a Systems Accountant to join an Educational client in the Swindon area. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving, maintaining, and updating the Planning and Finance systems as a key member of a fast-paced Finance Team. This opportunity can be offered on a hybrid basis with 2 days working from home.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Creating, managing and maintaining robust financial planning systems
- Improving reporting strategy, including creating, maintaining, and enhancing reports
- Use of management information system and other management reporting tools
- Operating within the policy framework set by CEO
- Supporting preparation in monthly management accounts
- Supporting external auditors where required
- Supporting ESFA of the Accounts Return and Budget Finance Returns
- Updating and maintaining accounting software
- Monitoring all changes from the ESFA, local councils and other sources
- Analysing costs and operation changes
- Updating the planning and financial systems with new cost centres and G/L codes
Requirements
- Finance Qualifications ideal (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Solid experience in a specialist Systems Accountant role
- Planning Systems knowledge essential (IMP ideal)
- Advanced Excel Skills - the successful candidate will be tested at interview
- Live within 45 min commute of Swindon
If you think you are suitable for this role, then please click 'APPLY' now!
Recruitment Note
Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 5 days, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.