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Finance Systems Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, London
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
Mar 8, 2021

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Education & Training
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Finance Systems Accountant role with a PE-backed Education Group. This is a broad role with reporting and systems responsibilities. Up to £65,000 + Bonus. London.

Client Details

The Client

My client is a PE-backed Education Group that has gone through solid growth in recent years, through a mixture of organic and acquisitional means.

The Central London Group Function is a close-knit team and this is a newly-created Finance Systems Accountant role. Due to growth of the business this is a newly-created role that will support the finance function with both accounting and systems matters.

Description

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller this Finance Systems Accountant will be a broad and often hands on role, that has been create to support a Netsuite implementation, and with the following responsibilities:

  • Systems Implementation/Process Improvements: Lead on all systems upgrades and implementation of new finance software across the group. Drive the ongoing improvement of processes.
  • Expert User: Lead on systems training, establishing best practices and ensuring that these are delivered across the business.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis: support finance team with ad hoc projects, including post-acquisition integration.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist with preparation of Month End Accounts & Group Reporting Pack as well as supporting on Financial/Stat Accounts at Year End.

Being a small team this is role where you must be happy getting stuck in where's needed at certain times in support of junior team members.

Profile

What's Needed

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with a strong systems background
  • Excellent working knowledge of Netsuite systems
  • Must have implemented new software and delivered systems upgrades
  • SME business exposure
  • Must be comfortable in a hands on role (with the view that no job is beneath you!)
  • Able to commute to Central London (as/when offices can reopen properly)

Job Offer

What's On Offer

  • Up to £65,000 (Experience Dependent)
  • Bonus
  • Good Pension
  • Great Team
  • Growth Environment

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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