The University of Manchester Hiring for Senior Systems Accountant (2 positions available) Job at Manchester, England Full Time

The University of Manchester is looking to recruit a number of Senior Systems Accountants to support the reimplementation of Oracle Financials and delivering significant business change to modernise and standardise the financial processes in operation within the University.

The Senior System Accountants will be key members of the project team implementing Oracle Financials and will work in supporting the work stream leads in delivering the project. They will work closely with other members of the project team, technical staff, business analysts and the wider finance user base of the University and undertake a wide range of duties to support the implementation of the new finance system. This will involve working in a number of different modules of the software, including, projects, planning and budgeting, fixed assets, EAM and other modules are required, as well as being involved in the design and testing of interfaces. The post holders will take an active role in project activities, including requirements analysis, developing system specifications, producing documentation, functional system development, supporting work streams, data analysis, migration and data cleansing, designing and supporting the business in implementing business processes and checking accounting processes are working correctly, report development, supporting system testing including writing test scripts and testing, user training and business support following project implementation. They will be expected to be able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines, both as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently to deliver packages of work.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jill Roberts, Head of Finance Systems

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.