Systems Administrator

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Western Power Distribution Full time

Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Systems Administrator reporting to the Senior Systems Administrator and accountable to the Ledger Controller based in Bristol. The job holder will be part of a team responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and development of the NGED ledger system (e5).

The role necessities the ability to work closely with IT, Finance and business operations to ensure the integrity of the General Ledger and related systems.

Providing support to stakeholders of those systems to include the monitoring and development of integrating systems, as required, along with investigating and resolving any system issues that arise.

There will be a requirement to liaise closely with external software suppliers relating to upgrades and other system changes.

The role supports a wide user base and therefore requires a specialist skill-set with a broad knowledge of the NGED business processes, financial and accounting principles and controls, as well as a good understanding of IT systems and change control procedures.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

Main Responsibilities
- Providing support and specialist advice to stakeholders on ERP System (e5)
- Responsible for the investigation and resolution of any system issues
- Regularly review processes within the team and implement improved standard processes and procedures as required
- Establish strong working relationships with external software suppliers in relation to system upgrades and system changes
- Managing the e5 system, processes and system status
- Security maintenance of systems
- User access to the payroll and fixed asset system
- Ensuring that key financial and SOX controls are maintained
- Liaison with External Audit teams and internal corporate audit
- Liaising with the NGED finance team to support and ensure regulatory and statutory reporting is completed on time and to the required level of accuracy
- Support and maintain the system allocations (automated journal entries)
- Prepare the annual user review control documentation
- Deputise for the Senior System Administrator as required
- Excellent communication, numerical and analytical skills
- Good understanding of reporting/data analysis tools such as WebFocus, Power BI and SQL would be highly desirable
- Understanding of the Company’s accounting and financial policies, procedures and internal control framework
- Broad knowledge and understanding of e5 and related financial systems
- Excellent PC skills, including the use Microsoft products, XL, Word, Outlook
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with minimum supervision

About The Company
If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.

**Additional Application Information**

About Us
National Grid Electricity Distribution is the new name for Western Power Distribution. This is a very exciting time to be part of the largest UK electricity transmission and distribution business. We’ve changed our name, but our people and focus on providing great service to customers remains unchanged. We connect 8 million customers across the Midlands, South West England and South Wales and serve a population of over 18 million people. We do this whilst maintaining safety, reliability and excellent customer service.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources which are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

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