Job Description

Finance Systems Analyst
Team: Applications and Development
Location: We have a blended work to your diary approach where we flex where, when and how we work with attendance at our hubs when required.
Reporting to: Finance Systems Manager
This role is part of the maturing of our IT organisation, adding specialisation and technical knowledge into the Finance Systems team to help us support our IT project portfolio and current technologies
Assist with the maintenance and continuous improvements of the finance systems to improve the service we provide to our stakeholders
Working as part of a large and friendly team providing assistance on all aspects of finance system work.
Support the management, maintenance and technical ownership of the Firm's Practice Management System (Aderant Expert 8.2) and other finance related applications
Advise the Finance team on design, processes and setup
What you will be doing:
The immediate priorities are:

• Supporting the management accounts function through systems-based analysis, data reconciliation and process improvement
• Supporting the Finance function with system-related processes and trouble shooting
• Providing technical and analytical support to end users and ensuring that they can use the tools and processes effectively
• Preparing and maintaining documentation relating to systems, processes and procedures
• Acting as a subject matter expert and sharing knowledge and best practice with other team members and stakeholders

Key Accountabilities
Responsible for technical aspects of financial controls within the finance systems including data integrity, data balancing, system configuration, data extraction and data conversions
Control and audit of regular procedures which ensure the system and data integrations are performing as designed
Systems Support:

• Assist with month/year end tasks
• Validate financial data
• Troubleshoot user queries
• Test features
• Assist with UAT
• Ensure data accuracy across Finance modules

System Analysis

• Analyse existing financial systems to identify areas for improvement and potential solutions
• Identify opportunities to streamline, improve and automate finance processes
• Collaborate with Finance and project teams to improve finance workflows
• Streamline repetitive tasks through automation and system enhancements
• Support audits and internal controls

What you will need:

• Strong understanding of finance systems, server and database structures.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial processes and accounting rules
• Solid understanding of financial control and reconciliation practices
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting systems gained within the legal sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL server and related products (SSRS, SSIS)
• Experience with Aderant legal software an advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to enhance and maintain IT/Finance services
• Pro-active in seeking out tasks and efficient execution thereof
• Ability to deal with difficult or demanding situations
• An ability to work within, and contribute to structured frameworks controlling change
• A high degree of drive, self-motivation and enthusiasm, including a willingness to work flexible hours as the role demands
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication and negotiating skills, including the ability to share knowledge appropriately and to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• A commitment to delivering excellent levels of service to internal and external clients at all times

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we're keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.
Additional information
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Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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