System Accountant

London
Ivy Rock are proud to be supporting Kings College London in search for a System Accountant, in a high-impact leadership role that sits at the heart of finance, technology, and transformation.

You would lead the Finance Systems team, supporting and enhancing the enterprise finance system – Unit4 Business World (Agresso).

This is a strategic and technical position, responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and continuous development of financial systems, while delivering operational support and enabling innovation across the University’s Finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Financial Analysts.
  • Oversee the daily operation and data integrity of the Unit4 finance system.
  • Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and integration of financial data sources
  • Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors
  • Champion continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation within the finance function.
  • Shape and execute the finance systems roadmap aligned with King’s strategic goals.
  • Provide expert guidance on technical system architecture, controls, and reporting.

About You:

  • We’re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance system administration within a complex organisation
  • Strong skills in SQL and report writing
  • A proven track record in team leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering finance system upgrades or process improvements
  • Experience working with multi-currency General Ledgers and system integration
  • Desirable: experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso), higher education sector knowledge, and a background in business analysis or financial accounting

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