Finance Systems Administrator

My law firm client is seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Finance Systems Administrator to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining, developing and enhancing the organisation's finance systems, ensuring they support efficient operations and high‑quality data insights across the business.

You will be a key point of contact for users, collaborate closely with IT and external software providers, and contribute to ongoing systems development initiatives.

As the Finance Systems Administrator, some of your duties will include -

• Develop expert knowledge of the organisation's practice management system, providing support, guidance and best‑practice recommendations to finance and non‑finance users.
• Liaise with software vendors and internal IT teams to escalate, track and resolve system issues.
• Develop and execute SQL queries and produce reports to extract, analyse and present financial and operational data.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI, translating user requirements into clear, actionable insights.
• Support the Finance Systems Manager with system changes, upgrades and new feature rollouts.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows and system efficiency.
• Deliver training to system users across the organisation.
• Ensure that system controls meet relevant regulatory requirements (SRA, AML, HMRC).
• Assist in configuring new applications, conducting UAT, documenting processes, and reconciling data.
• Provide team cover and undertake additional duties as required.

What they're looking for in the successful individual -

They're seeking someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, so a collaborative mindset is essential. They also welcome those who want to contribute to their wider community, sustainability and responsible‑business initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• SQL and Power BI skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Experience with a legal practice management system (ideally Elite 3E)
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

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