At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance systems setup for a new international office and ensure accurate financial processes.
- Company: Leading international organisation in the legal sector with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Exciting potential for future project work and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on international expansion projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with Aderant Expert, strong accounting knowledge, and finance systems implementation skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
I'm working with a leading international organisation that is looking for an experienced Finance Systems Specialist / Finance Systems Accountant to support a major period of growth and international expansion. The immediate focus will be supporting the finance systems setup for a new international office, working closely with Finance, Technology and third-party vendors to ensure the financial structures, processes and reporting are configured and tested correctly. This isn't a standard application support role - we're looking for someone who genuinely understands accounting and how it translates into the finance system.
Key experience:
- Strong Aderant Expert experience - Elite 3E also considered
- General Ledger design and GL mapping
- Strong understanding of AP, AR, billing and cash/accrual accounting
- Finance systems implementation, configuration and testing
- Testing transactions from sub-ledgers through to the GL
- Financial data validation and reconciliation
- Experience working closely with management/financial accountants
- New office, company or legal entity setup experience highly desirable
- Legal sector experience strongly preferred
- SQL / financial reporting experience beneficial
The ideal candidate will come from a Finance Systems Accountant, Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Manager or Senior Finance Systems Analyst background and combine strong systems knowledge with a solid understanding of the underlying accounting processes. There is also potential for further project work supporting wider international growth and future finance transformation initiatives. Recent experience working in a Finance Systems role within a law firm is essential to be considered for this opportunity.
Finance Systems Specialist in London employer: The Actuary
As a leading player in the life insurance sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and employee development, we provide comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers. Located in a vibrant city, we also promote a healthy work-life balance, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
