Systems Accountant

The University of York is looking for a proactive, tech-savvy part or fully qualified accountant to join our Finance Transformation team. You won't just be crunching numbers; you’ll be working with our transformation team to ensure our Workday system is robust, scalable, and provides the business with the data it needs to grow. This isn't a "business as usual" role—it’s a high-impact position designed for a financial expert who excels in getting the best out of systems to deliver efficient processes and support effective teams.

If you have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to visualise, design, implement and train financial system processes then we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

System design, testing and maintenance:

Advice on hierarchies, schedules of delegated authority and the foundational data model. Support for user acceptance test planning and delivery.

Process Improvement:

Identify "pain points" in the current finance workflow and help design automated solutions to reduce manual data entry and improve financial control.

Reporting & BI:

Work with the Programme team to develop and maintain advanced reports and dashboards using Workday tools.

Engagement:

Work with the programme team including University of York representatives, Workday specialists and the design team to deliver required programme outcomes.

Implementation Support:

Assist in system implementation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training.

Data Integrity:

Data transition planning and execution (with programme team) including reconciliations and control checks between current (Agresso) and new (Workday) system.

Training and support:

Act as the first point of contact for finance team queries and provide training to non-technical staff on system best practices. Support the wider Finance team with both transformation and key day to day work.

Key Requirements:

Part or fully Qualified Accountant:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with a solid understanding of financial accounting, month-end close, and statutory requirements.

ERP management and data structures:

previous experience or a strong interest in ERP management and data structures. Familiarity with Agresso/Unit4 or Workday Adaptive Planning (Desirable).

A natural problem-solver who doesn't just ask "how" but "why":

You should be comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Analytical Excellence:

Proven ability to gather, interpret, and report complex financial data for senior stakeholders.

Project Expertise : A solid grasp of delivery within a complex project environment.

Ambition:

A desire to develop skills in Workday and a drive to embrace organisational change.

Experience within the Higher Education sector. (Desirable).

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 18 months.

Interview date: to be confirmed

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Ali Henley-Jones, Deputy Director of Finance, at ali.henley-jones@york.ac.uk.

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