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Your complete guide to the Systems Accountant Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Systems Accountant
The Systems Accountant bridges finance and IT, managing the performance, integration, and improvement of financial systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Systems Accountant's duties and responsibilities
• System Management:
Maintain and support financial systems including ERP and reporting platforms.
Troubleshoot issues and ensure data integrity.
• Upgrades & Projects:
Lead or support system implementations and upgrades.
Coordinate user testing, documentation, and training.
• Automation & Reporting:
Design and implement automated reports and dashboards.
Improve efficiency through reporting tools and process optimisation.
• Data Governance:
Ensure financial data accuracy and consistency across platforms.
Manage user permissions and compliance with IT policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work with finance, IT, and external vendors to improve system functionality and user experience.
Maintain and support financial systems including ERP and reporting platforms.
Troubleshoot issues and ensure data integrity.
• Upgrades & Projects:
Lead or support system implementations and upgrades.
Coordinate user testing, documentation, and training.
• Automation & Reporting:
Design and implement automated reports and dashboards.
Improve efficiency through reporting tools and process optimisation.
• Data Governance:
Ensure financial data accuracy and consistency across platforms.
Manage user permissions and compliance with IT policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work with finance, IT, and external vendors to improve system functionality and user experience.
Requirements and qualifications for a Systems Accountant
• Accounting or IT degree
• 3–5 years’ experience in a systems or hybrid finance/tech role
• ERP and reporting tool expertise (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal controls
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• 3–5 years’ experience in a systems or hybrid finance/tech role
• ERP and reporting tool expertise (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal controls
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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2024 was a challenging year for businesses across all sectors, leading to a slowdown in recruitment. As we move into 2025, while the market has slowed, job seekers remain open to new opportunities if salaries and workplace conditions meet expectations. Employers must move quickly and offer compelling value beyond compensation.
Qualified accountants remained the hardest to hire in 2024, with 40% of businesses citing them as the most difficult to fill, followed by transactional finance (17%) and payroll roles (14%). In-demand roles such as finance managers, systems accountants, and specialists in data analytics and sustainability reporting indicate a shift in workforce priorities.
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Qualified accountants remained the hardest to hire in 2024, with 40% of businesses citing them as the most difficult to fill, followed by transactional finance (17%) and payroll roles (14%). In-demand roles such as finance managers, systems accountants, and specialists in data analytics and sustainability reporting indicate a shift in workforce priorities.
To remain competitive in 2025, 75% of organisations will focus on automation and system improvements, with additional emphasis on upskilling (45%), cash flow management (37%), and compliance (33%). Many businesses are investing in professional development, including certifications, workshops, and AI skill training, to enhance their teams and adapt to new technologies.
86% of businesses preferred maintaining in-house teams for better communication, control, and compliance, and while many employers relied on internal hiring teams, 54% sought external recruitment support within a month, highlighting the ongoing value of recruitment agencies in securing top talent.
