Job Description

Systems Accountant
You'll be instrumental in the continual effective running of the Core Finance Systems (Open Accounts/eBIS/RAM) including reporting, and will manage projects to streamline finance processes both within the team and across the wider organisation.
What you'll be doing
Supporting existing Finance Systems including maintenance and housekeeping of systems alongside rollout of upgrades and improvements
You'll have an active role in Finance continuous improvement involving mapping and redesigning workflows to create efficiencies within the team
Implementing new Finance Systems through all stages of project.
Maintaining and implementing interfaces between various business and Finance Systems
Collaborating with IT and financial staff to meet business requirements.
Training and supporting team members in the use of Financial Systems and procedures
What you will need
Finance Qualifications (e.g. AAT/CIMA/ACCA)
Upkeep and understanding of Chart of Accounts
Strong understanding of Financial reporting and building of Financial reports in different systems.
To have a good understanding of IT, databases, and have exceptional excel skills;
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
What we need from you
As a line manager you will need to actively support your colleagues with their development and well-being, some experience of this is desirable but not essential as we offer full support to people transitioning into a management role
What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with 1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members
Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year
Greater Working We offer Hybrid and flexible working to fit the schedule of you, so you can work to your greatest ability
Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague
The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing
Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
You can find details of our story, our vision and our values .
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We love to hear from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in social housing. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements. So, if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, why not let us decide?
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