AddressDue to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Systems Accountant to join our finance team.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will be to act as the superuser for the finance system Oracle NetSuite. You will make any changes to the system, especially new integrations and potential areas for further automation.
We are looking for an individual with a proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and who can build strong relationships and communicate well across the team.
What does the job involve?
- Working with the finance team to build out the reporting structure and dashboard structure, including management reporting and year-end reports
- Evaluating and proposing improvements to system functionality and working to drive best use from the system
- Maintaining and developing Chart of Accounts
- Maintaining and reviewing permissions for finance systems
- Training and supporting colleagues to use Oracle NetSuite more effectively
- Supporting annual external audit process (IT General Controls for Finance)
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3 years minimum post qualified experience
- Oracle NetSuite experience is desirable but not required
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including modelling
- An understanding of Finance data, systems, and processes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to relay information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communications
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment where meeting tight deadlines is critical, and Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
About us
AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 484,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £76.2 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.
Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.
Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.
At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.
What we offer:
- Starting salary of up to £55,000 (DOE)
- Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Hybrid working policy
- Casual dress code
- Discretionary bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Free annual share scheme
- Paid study support for qualifications
- Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
- Bike loan
- Season ticket loan portal
- Discounted PMI and Dental
- On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
- Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more
AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
