
Hybrid Systems Accountant at the National Centre for Social Research
the National Centre for Social Research · London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in London
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Department: Finance
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Systems Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a key role within NatCen, supporting the maintenance, development, and optimisation of our financial systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance and development of financial systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Be the 'go to' person across the business to answer queries regarding the financial system
- Maintain system documentation and update training materials for the business concerning ‘best use’ of the system.
- Support the finance team in the preparation of financial reports and analysis
- Collaborate with IT and finance departments to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
- Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting and data integrity
- Drive process automation and efficiency - Identify opportunities to streamline month-end, and other finance processes through systems automation.
- Support finance team with other financial duties as and when required.
- Monitor system performance and collaborate on future enhancements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Ideally a part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE
- MS SQL experience
- Proven experience in implementing or upgrading ERP systems, systems such as Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint would be desirable.
- Deep understanding of financial software and accounting principles, processes and controls.
- Project accounting experience would be a definite advantage.
- Strong skills in change management, process improvement, and data migration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
- Generous company pension scheme
- Life insurance and health cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
- Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.