At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, manage revenue recognition, and improve processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join System C, the UK's top health and social care software company.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, a people-first culture, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by enhancing financial processes and systems.
- Qualifications: Must have an accounting qualification and leadership experience in revenue accounting.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Description
System C is the UK’s leading health and social care software and services company.
Our technology helps organisations join up care, improve outcomes, and make better use of data across health and social care settings.
The role
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will take ownership of revenue recognition and cost of sale accounting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with FRS 102.
You will lead a capable finance team, work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, and strengthen processes and controls across the revenue lifecycle.
This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑moving environment, with real scope to improve systems, processes, and insight.
- What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and develop a team of finance analysts, setting clear objectives and supporting delivery at pace.
- Own and apply revenue recognition policy, documenting technical conclusions for complex customer contracts.
- Oversee month‑end close for revenue and cost of sale, including journals, provisions, and reconciliations.
- Validate financial elements of new bookings, renewals, and contract changes.
- Partner with sales, project, and finance colleagues to ensure accurate and complete data.
- Improve processes and automation, making effective use of systems such as Net Suite and Salesforce.
- Support audits and maintain a strong control environment with reliable, well‑supported balances.
- What You Will Bring
- A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with significant post‑qualified experience.
- Proven leadership experience in revenue accounting within a software or services environment.
- Strong technical understanding of revenue accounting, with the confidence to apply judgement to complex scenarios.
- Comfort working in a fast‑changing environment, balancing multiple priorities with clarity and calm.
- A collaborative, inclusive style, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
At System C, you will be part of a mission‑driven organisation that values ownership, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, supported by flexible benefits and a people‑first culture.
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