Systems Accountant (6 Months Contract)

Do you enjoy the world of finance change? Would you like to work with an award-winning investment management business as it embarks on a finance transformation journey? AJ Bell could have just the opportunity for you.We are looking for a talented, inquisitive individual with a positive mindset to join our high performing team as a Systems Accountant.Reporting to the Finance System Project Manager, you will play an integral role in the project team tasked with delivering a finance system implementation together with supporting process improvements. Working closely with the business process owners and their teams, you will draw upon your process improvement experience and knowledge of best practices to help develop new processes which optimise the technology being deployed. You’ll have keen analytical skills, able to identify and solve business problems and, even if you don’t immediately have the answer, your relationship-building skills and naturally inquiring mind will help you get to the right solution.It’s a given that you’ll have strong oral and written communication skills, which you will use when sharing your suggestions for “what good likes like,” with stakeholders, process owners and end users alike.Although you won’t need to have managed complex projects, you may have been attached to a project workstream or been a key team member in the delivery of a change project. Your experience will have provided you an understanding of project methodologies and the importance of prioritising competing priorities, maintaining a good attention to detail, working to tight deadlines and communicating effectively with your team colleagues; we know projects don’t always proceed as we’d like so you’ll be sufficiently confident to escalate problems as you encounter them.Ideally you will already have a good understanding of finance processes and controls and, in particular, have prior experience with Accounts Payable processes. As this is very much a hands-on role, you will quickly adapt to your new team and business and will thrive on the challenge of implementing the systems and processes to a demanding but realistic deadline.Key focus areas of your role will be:Process review and re-designAnalysis of data and business problems to help identify effective solutionsPreparation of process flows and notesSystem configuration tasksSupport for other project-related tasksQualification, skills and experience:Educated to degree level or equivalentGood understanding of finance processesAbility to complete tasks to deadline and to manage multiple project prioritiesExcellent communication skills and ability to summarise information concisely and effectivelyExcellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skillsFamiliarity with financial management systems – NetSuite an advantageStrong IT skills especially Microsoft products including VisioAbout us:AJ Bell is one of the UK’s largest and best-regarded investment platforms. Over 455,000 customers currently trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. From our offices in Manchester, London and Bristol, we offer an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong teamwork ethic. We have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:Casual dress codeContributory pension schemeBike loanSeason ticket loan portalOn-site gym and personal trainer led classesFree social events and moreAJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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