Assistant Systems Accountant

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Join our team and help shape the future of our finance systems!

Are you a natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance systems?

We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Assistant Systems Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Systems team on a permanent basis.

This is an additional role within the team where you’ll support the smooth running of our finance systems by managing user queries, resolving issues, maintaining daily operations, and championing improvements to processes and procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to exciting business change projects, including the implementation of new finance systems.

This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as external partners, making a real impact through the delivery of high-quality system support and innovation.

Some of your duties will include:

Managing user queries; investigate and resolve where possible or triage to System Accountants or external partners

Ensure day-to-day operation and maintenance of the finance systems

Problem solve complex queries; invest time researching issues, speaking with colleagues, theorising and testing solutions in systems

Assist with business change projects, representing the finance team in key projects.

Investigate technical queries and issues, performing an assessment and making suggestions for changes

Some things we are looking for:

Experience of working in partnership with finance and non-finance colleagues to achieve results

Completed, working towards, or interested in pursuing a financial qualification (or QBE)

Experience of identifying and rectifying process inefficiencies

Self-motivated with strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Creative and innovative thinker, with a keen attention to detail

Experience in finance / financial services in a large and complex organisation with substantial capital budgets would be beneficial

While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to and work from our Group offices or other locations approximately one day per week. During your initial training period, you will also be required to work on-site alongside the team. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave

Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts

Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more

Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

How to Apply:

If you're a natural problem solver with experience in finance processes and systems, and you're passionate about driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Please click ‘Apply now’ to submit your online application and upload your CV.

For more information about the role, please refer to the attached job description or get in touch with us at recruitment@platformhg.com.

Interviews:
We aim to hold in-person interviews on 01st August 2025 and will contact shortlisted applicants to arrange a suitable time.

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