Systems Accountant

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Systems Accountant

Finance & Procurement Directorate – Professional & Business Support

Grade 8 – £46,049 to £58,225 per annum (depending on experience)

Overview

The University’s Operational Improvement Programme is a technology‑enabled transformation project focused on five key areas: Student Records, Finance, HROD, Research & Innovation Knowledge Exchange, and Digital Technology Services.
In the Finance and Procurement Directorate we are in the procurement stage of moving to a new finance system and need an experienced Systems Accountant to support this transition.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the successful implementation of the new finance system.
  • Provide financial systems expertise to configure the solution and support its adoption across the University.
  • Drive continuous improvement to maximise the benefits of the system over time.

Benefits

  • Contractual enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – the largest and most generous defined‑benefit pension scheme in the country.
  • Secure pension benefit of 1/49th of your salary, with the University contributing an average of 22% of your salary.
  • Opportunities for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
  • Potential sponsorship for international applicants, depending on individual circumstances.
  • Access to our comprehensive benefits package and supportive working environment.

Contact

Contact Person: Debbie Warr
Contact Email: d.warr@shu.ac.uk
Location: City Campus
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

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Systems Accountant

Finance & Procurement Directorate – Professional & Business Support

Grade 8 – £46,049 to £58,225 per annum (depending on experience)

Overview

The University’s Operational Improvement Programme is a technology‑enabled transformation project focused on five key areas: Student Records, Finance, HROD, Research & Innovation Knowledge Exchange, and Digital Technology Services.In the Finance and Procurement Directorate we are in the procurement stage of moving to a new finance system and need an experienced Systems Accountant to support this transition.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the successful implementation of the new finance system.
  • Provide financial systems expertise to configure the solution and support its adoption across the University.
  • Drive continuous improvement to maximise the benefits of the system over time.

Benefits

  • Contractual enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – the largest and most generous defined‑benefit pension scheme in the country.
  • Secure pension benefit of 1/49th of your salary, with the University contributing an average of 22% of your salary.
  • Opportunities for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
  • Potential sponsorship for international applicants, depending on individual circumstances.
  • Access to our comprehensive benefits package and supportive working environment.

Contact

Contact Person: Debbie WarrContact Email: d.warr@shu.ac.ukLocation: City CampusEmployment Type: Permanent – Full Time

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Posted: May 17th, 2026