Systems Accountant

Michael Page Finance

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to lead the development, optimisation, and governance of a finance systems environment centred around NetSuite Financials and associated reporting tools.

Client Details

A not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham, dedicated to creating positive change in the community.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day development and optimisation of NetSuite Financials.
• Act as the organisation’s finance systems subject matter expert.
• Drive finance systems improvements, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting, dashboards, and management information.
• Ensure robust governance, financial controls, and data integrity across finance systems.
• Monitor integrations and troubleshoot system issues.
• Deliver training, guidance, and support to users across the organisation.
• Supervise and develop a junior member of the finance team.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, operational teams, and external software providers to deliver continuous improvement.

Profile

• Significant experience in developing finance systems
• Ideally expertise in NetSuite or another ERP finance system.
• Proven experience delivering finance systems enhancements
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, and financial controls.
• Experience improving processes, reporting, and system functionality.
• Ideally experience within the charity, public sector, housing, healthcare, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• The confidence to influence and engage with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with experience supporting and developing others.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £63,000 to £66,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Pension scheme included.
• 12 month Fixed-term contract opportunity in Birmingham.
• DBS check required

If you’re interested in this role, apply now.