Assistant Systems Accountant

Assistant Systems Accountant – Platform Housing Group

Join our Finance Systems team on a permanent basis.

Tiny now! Are you a natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance systems? We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking Assistant Systems Accountant to support the smooth running of our finance systems by managing user queries, resolving issues, maintaining daily operations, and championing improvements.

This is a varied, fast‑paced role where no two days are the same. You will 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.

• Manage 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.

• 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.

This role is home‑based but requires travel to and working from our Group offices or other locations approximately one day per week. During the initial training period you will also be required to work on‑site alongside the systems team. Offices are located at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.

• 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, including 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 contributing 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.

If you are a natural problem solver with experience in finance processes and systems, and you are passionate about driving positive change, please click Apply now to submit your online application and upload your CV.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached job description or contact Marta Walat (Finance Systems Manager) at .

We plan to hold interviews on 23 January at our Birmingham Business Park office (B37 7YD). Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales.
• Industries:
  Non‑profit organisations.