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Finance Systems Accountant

United Kingdom·DurhamFull Timemid

Finance & AccountingOtherAccountant

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Overview

Join one of the UK’s largest electrical wholesalers as we reimagine our technology for the digital age. We’re modernising our legacy systems and building new platforms powered by AWS and AI — and we need creative minds to help us shape the future!

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Life as a Systems Accountant at CEF (City Electrical Factors):

Join us on our exciting transformation journey at City Electrical Factors (CEF), where you’ll play a leading role in shaping and improving our finance systems. As a Finance Systems Accountant, you’ll work at the heart of our Finance IT team, taking ownership of system enhancements and driving process improvements—particularly within our newly implemented Workday system.

Your role will span both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and key projects, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across departments, influence decisions, and help steer our financial systems into the future.

System Enhancement & Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements across finance processes and systems, with a focus on optimising Workday functionality.

Project Delivery & Transformation: Lead the delivery of finance systems projects and support the continued rollout of Workday across global phases.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted link between Finance, IT, and third parties to ensure successful outcomes and alignment.

Training & Mentorship: Build user confidence and engagement through regular training, user groups, and clear documentation.

Governance & Support: Ensure robust support and best-practice governance for Finance IT operations and business-as-usual needs.

ERP & Systems Expertise: You bring extensive experience with finance systems (ideally Workday) and a deep understanding of core finance processes.

Project & Change Delivery: You've played a key role in ERP implementations, process improvements, and change delivery.

Communication & Problem Solving: You’re an effective communicator who can confidently solve complex problems and influence key stakeholders.

Analytical & Critical Thinking: You apply critical thinking and attention to detail to assess competing priorities and deliver practical solutions.

Leadership & Autonomy: You’re self-motivated, proactive, and able to lead others while working independently.

Workday-Specific Knowledge: Experience with Workday configuration, upgrades, and support is a strong plus.

Financial Expertise: Knowledge of consolidation, intercompany accounting, and other finance functions enhances your impact.

Technical & Analytical Tools: Proficiency in SQL, VBA, and advanced Excel strengthens your ability to solve system challenges.

This role is based in our modern Durham – Janet Nash House or Kenilworth - Georgina Mackie House offices. We operate a hybrid model, typically 3 days per week on site, with flexibility around business needs. Travel to other business sites will also be required to meet business need.

Screening call with Talent Acquisition

Microsoft Teams call with Finance Applications Team Lead and Finance Systems Accountant

In Person Interview with Finance Applications Team Lead and IT Delivery Director

Competitive Salary

Annual IT Bonus scheme

Company Pension Scheme

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