Overview
Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Accountant to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full‑time basis as part of an initial 1‑year fixed‑term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £44,200 to £59,800 per annum depending on experience.
Human Appeal is a faith‑based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programmes and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
Key duties and responsibilities
- All Human Appeal Finance teams equipped with scalable, reliable tools to streamline accounting operations
- An optimised, scalable and future‑proofed Business Central implementation suitable for a global organisation
- Maximise automation, minimise manual intervention and accurate reporting for management and audited accounts
- A stable, well‑integrated Business Central ecosystem that supports organisational data flows and decision‑making
- Standardised global finance function via comprehensive user documentation, including user guides and process maps.
Benefits
- 35 days of leave
- Matched pension contribution
- Employee discounts and memberships
- Access to wellbeing hub
- Prayer facilities
- Opportunity to really make a difference!
Education
Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent.
Experience
Essential:
- Deep hands‑on experience with Business Central, particularly in finance module configuration and support.
- Strong working knowledge of core finance processes and internal controls.
- Proven ability to translate operational finance needs into scalable, systemised solutions.
- Comfortable working independently across the organisation and technical stakeholders.
- Practical experience with system upgrades, user support, and process change.
Desirable:
- Experience with NGO or charity sector
- Microsoft Business Central certifications
- Advanced Excel skills
- Formal accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or significant experience working closely with Finance.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform and Middleware tools
- Exposure to agile delivery methods and enterprise roadmap planning.
Skills
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision/Business Central or similar system
- Intermediate level Excel
- MS Office Suite
- Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector
This would be an ideal role for an experienced Systems Accountant looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Systems Accountant – we would love to hear from you.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.
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