System Accountant

Description

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting Kings College London in search for a System Accountant, in a high-impact leadership role that sits at the heart of finance, technology, and transformation.

You would lead the Finance Systems team, supporting and enhancing the enterprise finance system Unit4 Business World (Agresso).

This is a strategic and technical position, responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and continuous development of financial systems, while delivering operational support and enabling innovation across the University s Finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Financial Analysts. Oversee the daily operation and data integrity of the Unit4 finance system. Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and integration of financial data sources Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors Champion continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation within the finance function. Shape and execute the finance systems roadmap aligned with King s strategic goals. Provide expert guidance on technical system architecture, controls, and reporting. About You:

We re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with: Minimum of 3 years experience in finance system administration within a complex organisation Strong skills in SQL and report writing A proven track record in team leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering finance system upgrades or process improvements Experience working with multi-currency General Ledgers and system integration Desirable: experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso), higher education sector knowledge, and a background in business analysis or financial accounting

Ad ID: 5416903890