Assistant Financial Systems Accountant (12 month fixed-term contract)

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1 Assistant Financial Systems Accountant (12 month fixed-term contract) Grade 4 AAT is a registered charity. No

2 Job description Job title: Division: Assistant Financial Systems Accountant Finance, Procurement & Facilities Date: April 2015 Reporting to: Main contacts: Financial Systems Accountant Financial Systems Accountant and the wider Finance team, the CIO, the CRM/ICT team, the Web team and business managers. Major objectives To work with the Financial Systems Accountant in managing all aspects of the Microsoft Dynamics AX accounting system and any other financial systems, in particular the interfaces with all of the operational systems of the AAT, including web systems, CRM, and the external interfaces with assessment systems etc. Responsibilities Assist the Financial Systems Accountant in managing all aspects of the Microsoft Dynamics AX accounting system and any other financial systems of AAT. Help resolve issues impacting the Dynamics AX system and any other financial systems. Liaise with the AX third party support provider to log issues encountered in the finance system and to ensure regular updates are provided. Maintain an internal up-to-date log of all financial systems issues, in priority order, and to communicate the latest status of all the issues to all interested parties, including the Financial Controller, the Finance Director, the CIO, the Financial Systems Accountant and all other members of the management team as required. Develop an integrated systems manual (including screenshots) to document the various processes undertaken in AX to facilitate training of new and existing Finance team members. Support the Financial Systems Accountant in executing testing required to fix issues as well as to develop new functionality on the AX finance system. Support the Financial Systems Accountant in undertaking testing in AX due to CRM/Web releases and business projects. Set up new products on AX and CRM in accordance with internal procedures. Updates product prices in CRM as appropriate and in accordance with internal procedures. Support the Financial Systems Accountant and Financial Controller on all ad hoc work and projects that affect the AX finance system. Generally provide cover for the Financial Systems Accountant. Customer centricity Develop friendly, positive and supportive relationships with external and internal customers, and to provide them with excellent service. Actively to learn from customer feedback, comments and suggestions, including complaints, to review

3 and improve existing processes, and by doing so to anticipate other customers needs. To communicate this knowledge to relevant colleagues. Meet and exceed teams customer service standards. Understand situations from the customers perspective so that appropriate and relevant solutions can be identified. Corporate social responsibility Apply the principles of the CSR policy in your daily role, particularly reduce-reuse-recycle. Adhere to AAT s responsible business practices, such as high standards of governance, raising employment standards for employees and forming trade and community partnerships with appropriate organisations. General Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the line manager. Work in such a way as to minimise the risks to the information technology environment safely, securely and confidently. Have regard for your own actions and those of others in the interests of safety. Contribute to the tidiness of the office. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment.

4 Person specification Area Description ssential or desirable Knowledge Knowledge of financial systems and resolving issues affecting financial systems. Competent user of xcel. Strong understanding of financial procedures and accounting reconciliations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX Skills Strong numeracy skills. Strong written and oral communication skills, and in particular be able to communicate in non-technical jargon. Strong time management skills. xperience xperience of working with financial systems. xperience of organising individual workload and meeting deadlines. xperience of working with either customer relationship management systems or other systems that interface into finance systems. Aptitude Ability to work with strong attention to detail. Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and develop enhanced internal controls. Ability to meet deadlines. Customer centricity - strong customer focus. ducation Good degree. Personal qualities Part qualified accountant, ACA or CIMA or ACCA. Flexible attitude and approach to varied workload. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong attention to detail, accurate and able to work under pressure. Professional approach to work. Committed to providing a high standard of customer service. D D

5 Summary terms and conditions Working hours: Annual leave: Flexi time: Life assurance: Pension: Income protection: Other: Location: Notes: 35 hours per week. 25 days and statutory bank holidays plus two discretionary days for Christmas (office shuts between Christmas and New Year). we operate a flexible working system. four times annual salary. AAT comply with its obligations and duties under auto-enrolment legislation in accordance with the Pensions Act The current qualifying arrangement for auto-enrolment purposes is AAT's Group Personal Pension Scheme. If you chose to increase your contribution AAT will contribute up to a maximum of 10.15%. Further details would be given on joining the organisation. income protection is offered subject to terms of the policy. company sick pay scheme season ticket loan after completion of probationary period enhanced maternity, paternity and dependency leave provisions subsidised social events. 140 Aldersgate St, London, C1A 4HY this post will be subject to background checks. A full statement of the main terms and conditions of employment will be supplied with any formal offer of employment. The above information may be helpful to applicants as a guide but should not be treated as a substitute for a full contract. Our vision To ensure AAT reaches the heart of every business. To achieve our vision, we will: grow expanding our core membership by increasing recognition, creating demand, and maintaining a strong and valued relationship with members innovate embrace the possibilities of change and development to be ahead of the game diversify attracting people beyond our core membership, with new AAT products and services stay financially secure managing our resources efficiently and effectively and investing wisely to continue to develop and progress. How to apply To apply for this hot opportunity please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@aat.org.uk Closing date: 30 April :00 HR contact details t: (answerphone) e: jobs@aat.org.uk w: aat.org.uk/careers