Systems Accountant

Finance Systems Analyst | Liverpool | £34,000 | Permanent, hybrid

We are recruiting for a Finance Systems Analyst to join a well-established and highly regarded business based in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting and developing finance systems who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes and working collaboratively across different departments.

Working as part of the wider Finance team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's financial systems, supporting users, troubleshooting technical issues and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and support a range of financial systems, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Troubleshoot system issues, working closely with Finance, IT and other internal stakeholders.
• Create and execute SQL queries to support reporting, data analysis and system requirements.
• Support system integrations, upgrades, testing and new implementations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows and enhance system functionality.
• Maintain system configurations, user access, standing data and reconciliations.
• Produce ad-hoc reports and support data extraction using Excel, Power Query and SQL.
• Assist with finance-related projects, including month-end and year-end activities.
• Document processes, support internal controls and provide training to system users.

We're looking for a proactive, technically capable individual who combines strong systems knowledge with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Systems Analyst, Finance Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to independently write and execute queries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, pivot tables and data manipulation.
• Experience supporting financial systems, including integrations, upgrades and system improvements.
• An understanding of finance processes and how systems support business operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve issues independently.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different departments.

As Finance Systems Analyst, you will get:

• £34,000 salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare and well being support
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded, established professional services organisation.
• Exposure to a variety of financial systems and ongoing technology projects.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities to develop your technical expertise.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• 35-hour working week.