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Financial Planning & Systems Accountant

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Posted 9 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EL, England

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Financial Planning & Systems Accountant with a strong accounting background and a focus on data and systems.
  • Candidates should have proven experience with large-scale reporting systems, such as Cognos, and advanced Excel skills.
  • The role requires part or fully qualified accountants with a proactive mindset and excellent communication abilities.
  • The salary for this position ranges from 40,000 to 50,000, along with benefits like 31 days of holiday and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to financial processes, reporting, and support cross-functional teams within a dynamic work environment.

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for data and systems? Do you have a knack for problem-solving and streamlining reporting processes? We're looking for a Financial Planning & Systems Accountant to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, where you'll play a key role in driving consistency, standardisation, and innovation across all pillars of the business.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the use of a major reporting system (such as Cognos) to ensure standardised product KPIs and improve data accuracy.
  • Support cross-functional teams in the development of Grower Returns outputs, tailoring reports for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Grower Returns issues, including system errors and maintaining accurate master data.
  • Support reconciliation of returns data and financials, developing insightful reports to monitor key metrics.
  • Assist with automating financial processes, particularly around Grower Returns postings.
  • Coordinate and support sales, profit forecasting, and budget preparation across all departments.
  • Contribute to group reporting, including the introduction of new reporting timetables and system developments.
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed, bringing your expertise and problem-solving abilities to the table.

Is this you?

  • Part or fully qualified Accountant.
  • Strong accounting background with a focus on data and systems.
  • Proven experience with large-scale reporting systems (e.g., Cognos) and familiarity with Data Warehouses.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a talent for influencing at all levels.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a keen eye for detail.

What's on offer?

  • Salary between 40,000 - 50,000
  • 31 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays).
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
  • Discounts on cinema, retailers, and supermarkets.
  • Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
  • Employee Wellbeing programs, including regular sessions and health checks.
  • Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes.
  • Generous training and development opportunities, including mentoring.
  • A great place to work with regular social, charity, and community engagement events.

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead financial systems and make a real difference, apply today to join a supportive and innovative team! You can apply directly here, or for a confidential chat please reach out to me on (phone number removed) or at (url removed)

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