Systems Accountant

Company: Systems Accountants
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Systems Accountant – Financial Services

Remote (Occasional travel to Portsmouth) | up to £47500 DOE | Permanent

SystemsAccountants is partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation to source a talentedSystems Accountantto join their Group Consolidations and Reporting team.

This newly created role offers a unique blend ofhands-on systems work,month-end and year-end responsibilities, andproject-based reporting initiatives. You’ll work alongside an experienced Systems Accountant and report directly to the Group Financial Controller, gaining exposure to group-level financial processes in a complex international environment.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead monthly group consolidations usingCognos Controller
  • Manage ledger operations, FX rate loading, and group-level journal postings
  • Support internal reporting and year-end audit processes
  • Provide Level 2 systems support and liaise with external IT providers
  • Maintain user access and onboarding/offboarding processes
  • Extract and reconcile data from ERP systems (Infor SunSystems or similar)
  • Automate reporting tasks usingExcel VBAand build templates for recurring and ad hoc reports

What you’ll bring:

  • Proven experience withCognos Controllerin a group finance setting
  • Strong understanding ofmonth-end close,consolidation, andintercompany processes
  • Experience with ERP platforms such asInfor SunSystems,Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
  • AdvancedExcel skills, includingVBA macro development
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills

Why apply?

  • Join a small, collaborative team with real impact
  • Enjoy a flexible remote-first setup with just one day per week in-office
  • Work on a mix of BAU and strategic systems projects
  • Be part of a respected Financial Services brand with a global footprint

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Posted: May 10th, 2026