Finance Systems Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site)

About the Organisation

We are a well-established national organisation operating within the not-for-profit sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and driving positive social impact. As part of an ongoing finance transformation programme, we are investing in systems, automation and digital capability to strengthen insight, governance and operational efficiency.

The Role

We are seeking a qualified and forward-thinking Finance Systems Accountant to join our Finance team in Birmingham. This is a strategic role at the centre of our finance transformation agenda. The successful candidate will lead digital innovation across finance, with a strong focus on automation, systems optimisation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

You will oversee the design, implementation and enhancement of finance systems, manage monthly management accounts, lead a small team, and strengthen financial controls, data integrity and reporting insight across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of all finance systems, ensuring reliability, performance and data accuracy.
• Act as the primary liaison with external technology partners.
• Lead system upgrades, updates and enhancements, including planning, testing and communication.
• Identify and mitigate system risks, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of new finance systems and enhancements to existing platforms.
• Identify and implement automation and AI-enabled tools.
• Review end-to-end finance processes to identify opportunities for automation and standardisation.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and integrity across finance systems.
• Enhance reporting capability, dashboards and forecasting tools.
• Lead and develop the Management Accounts team (2 direct reports).
• Maintain robust system-based financial controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Person Specification

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes and finance systems architecture.
• Experience implementing, upgrading or supporting ERP systems, purchase order systems or budgeting tools.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering automation or system-enabled efficiencies.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight.
• Project management and change delivery experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven people management experience.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience of Sun Accounting System.
• Experience with Jedox or similar budgeting/forecasting tools.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance technologies.
• Understanding of data governance and ethical AI use within a regulated environment.