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Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.
Home Palace: Hampton Court PalaceStatus: Established/PermanentSalary: £55,944 per annumDays/Hours: of work: Mon - Fri
About the role and about you
We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred.
We are seeking a dedicated Systems Accountant to lead the administration and support our financial accounting system and other finance-related systems. This role is pivotal in driving improvements, changes, upgrades, and replacements of these tools and systems, working closely with the Finance & IT teams, our systems suppliers, and HRP staff. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our financial systems support our aim to become a charity for everyone, making our palaces a living resource for all.
The Systems Accountant will actively drive improvements and efficiencies in processes and systems, working closely with the HoFA and the Financial Planning team.They will become the financial accounting expert in the use of SAP Business Objects for developing ad-hoc financial reports and scheduling regular finance reports for distribution throughout HRP.
Benefits include:
• Hybrid working• Enhanced holiday entitlement• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance• Family friendly policies and benefits• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces
We are seeking a part-qualified (minimum) Chartered Accountant (CIMA or ACA/ACCA), with experience of system administration of a finance system, at least basic understanding of Transact and Oracle SQL and excellent knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping. Knowledge of eFinancials (eFin), SQL and SAP Business Objects is desirable but not essential.
They should have a willingness to get into the detail of all business processes and systems, a desire to learn, be curious and proactive and be able to communicate financial inform
Additional Information
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.You may also have experience in the following: Senior Accountant, Payroll Advisor, Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Audit Manager, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, Chartered Accountant, Financial Reporting Manager, Cost Accountant, Treasury Manager, Senior Internal Auditor, Payroll Manager, Revenue Recognition Analyst, Senior Bookkeeper, Budget Analyst, CIMA, ACA, ACCA etc
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