Job Description

Initial 3 months - with possible extension to 12 months

We're Gravita:

the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We're a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.


We're

growing fast

and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service

tech-enabled

accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.


Our mission is to become the

UK's leading tech-enabled accounting firm

for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you'll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you'll also be helping us

shape the future of accounting

.

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The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Business Analyst

with a background in

accountancy

or

professional services

to support a firm-wide transformation programme focused on upgrading or migrating core business systems. This role will play a critical part in shaping and implementing the future of our operational ecosystem, including

practice management systems (PMS)

,

document management systems (DMS)

,

client portals

, and

finance platforms

.


You'll be the linchpin between our internal stakeholders and technology teams--translating business needs into clear requirements, mapping current and future processes, and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, scalable, and client-focused.





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Key Responsibilities:

Lead the

requirements gathering

for replacement or optimisation of key business systems including PMS, DMS, client portal, and finance systems Facilitate workshops with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Client Services, Operations, Compliance) to understand user needs, pain points, and desired outcomes Document

as-is and to-be processes

, user journeys, data flows, and system touchpoints Identify dependencies and integration needs between systems across the tech stack Support vendor selection through

RFP

, demo evaluations, and comparison of technical and commercial suitability Collaborate closely with xxx to ensure successful delivery of technology change Ensure changes are compliant with relevant policies, regulations, and client contractual obligations

If extended post 3 months

Work with internal stakeholders to define test scenarios, support UAT, and help drive adoption*
Proactivelyidentify risks and propose mitigations throughout the lifecycle of the change Support the development of training materials, business readiness plans, and communications to end users*

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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a

Business Analyst

in a

professional services

or

accountancy firm

environment Deep understanding of

practice management

,

document management

, and client onboarding systems Strong knowledge of wider platforms such as

client portals

,

time & billing systems

,

finance platforms

, and

workflow engines

Experience of working on

system migrations

or replacements, including data migration and change management Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across stakeholder levels including Partners, Operations, Finance, and IT Strong analytical and documentation skills--able to produce high-quality process maps, business requirements, and test scripts Comfortable working in both agile and waterfall environments

Desirable

Experience with systems such as CCH, IRIS, Xero Practice Manager, Silverfin, Caseware, SharePoint, or similar platforms Exposure to

compliance frameworks

,

risk registers

, or

internal audit

processes Understanding of

data security

and

document retention

best practices within accountancy
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Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita, we'll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential.


We'll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you'll grow at our company and everything we'll do to help you get there. We're also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future.





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The Nitty Gritty

Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes. Your development won't be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size. * It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).