Key Achievements:
- Implemented and optimised accounting systems, reducing month-end closing time by 30%.
- Automated reconciliations and reporting processes, saving the finance team 15+ hours per month.
- Integrated multiple financial systems, improving data accuracy and reliability across the organisation.
- Developed system dashboards and reports, enhancing management visibility of financial performance.
- Assisted in system upgrades and process improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain and optimise financial systems to support accurate and timely accounting operations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain automated processes for reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Prepare and review system-generated management accounts, dashboards, and financial reports.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with finance, IT, and operational teams to ensure system data integrity and consistency.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, implementing solutions and process improvements.
- Assist in the selection, implementation, and upgrade of accounting and financial systems.
- Prepare and maintain documentation of systems, processes, and controls.
- Provide technical support and training to finance staff on system usage and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional accounting standards within systems.
- Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting using system-generated data.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide system-related documentation and support.
- Assist in automating recurring reports to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
- Implement internal controls and procedures within financial systems.
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and system training.
- Analyse operational and financial data to support business decisions.
- Provide support during audits, system upgrades, and process improvement projects.
- Collaborate with software vendors and IT teams to optimise system performance.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional ethics, and integrity in handling financial and system data.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and reporting accuracy.
What does a Systems Accountant do?
A Systems Accountant combines accounting expertise with financial systems knowledge to improve finance processes and technology. They manage accounting system implementations, optimise ERP platforms and ensure finance systems support accurate reporting and operational efficiency.
What qualifications do you need to become a Systems Accountant?
Most employers require ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications alongside experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite. Experience in finance transformation projects is also highly valued.
What skills are important for a Systems Accountant?
Systems Accountants require strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting software and process improvement is equally important.
What are the responsibilities of a Systems Accountant?
Responsibilities include maintaining finance systems, supporting ERP implementations, improving financial processes, troubleshooting system issues, training finance users and ensuring financial data remains accurate and reliable.