Systems and Controls Accountant

Join OneAdvanced Are you a newly qualified accountant who loves understanding how systems work, improving processes, and strengthening financial controls?This brand new role gives you the rare chance to own key finance system operations and build our controls framework from the ground up.You’ll play a critical role in improving how we use NetSuite, tightening governance, and supporting our revenue recognition processes, all with the guidance of an experienced Group Accounting Manager and wider team collaboration.If you enjoy solving problems, making processes better, and working at the intersection of systems and accounting, this is the perfect next step in your career.What You Will DoOwn key financial system processesManage period opens/closesMaintain chart of accounts and master dataRun the revenue recognition processPrepare analytics on accrued/deferred revenueBuild and strengthen financial controlsCreate risk & control matrices from scratchLead access rights reviews and segregation of duties workPerform control spot checks and testingSupport audit requests and remediationDrive process improvementImprove how NetSuite is used across financeIdentify inefficiencies and fix pain pointsWork closely with IT, Risk & Compliance, and AccountingThis is a hands on, high impact role with a lot of visibility and responsibility early onWhat You Will HaveNewly qualified or nearly qualified ACA/ACCA/CA/CIMAExperience in internal audit, internal controls, or audit engagements involving controlsConfidence working with ERP systems (NetSuite is a bonus)Strong analytical skills and clear documentation abilityProactive mindset and willingness to build processes from scratchWhy This is a Great OpportunityBrand new role, shape it from day oneExposure to systems, controls, governance, and revenue recognitionA unique blend of responsibilities that most NQ roles don’t offerGenuine ownership and autonomy early in your careerSupportive leadership and a modern focused finance teamDirect impact on building a stronger, more scalable finance functionPlease note: This is a Hybrid role, ideally 3 days based from our Head Office, Birmingham City CentreWhat We Do For YouWellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integralAnnual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional daysEmployee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care FirstPersonal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionallyDevelopment Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to goPerformance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your successOnline Learning Platform: SkillsHub - Learning at your fingertips, anytime from anywhere. You can access our online library with relevant content for your career growth. We also offer a range of external training opportunities including apprenticeship.Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really importantPension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the companyIncome protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it mostRecognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people doPerformance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best selfMaking a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care aboutMatchIt – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the fundingVolunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need itPennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a fingerWho We AreOneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.To learn more about working at OneAdvanced please click here