Vacancy Reference Number:
SA/GF/UKFS-R1

Position title:
Systems Accountant

Reports to:
Global Finance Officer

Location:
REMOTE

Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:
Competitive

Terms of Employment:
12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, extendable and renew-able)

Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 20th June 2025

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: W/C as and when suitable candidates apply
Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams / Zoom.

Other Information:
Full Person / Role Specification available upon request.

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individ-ual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2030.

Main Responsibilities:
Muslim Hands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Accountant to lead the imple-mentation of a bespoke budget and finance management system for our grant-receiving part-ners. This role is critical in ensuring smooth onboarding, system integration, and ongoing sup-port to enhance financial management practices across our partner network.

• Implement the bespoke budget and finance management system across grant-receiving partners.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to ensure system alignment with opera-tional needs.
• Manage system configuration, data migration, and integration processes.
• Provide training and onboarding support to partners and internal teams.
• Develop user guides, training materials, and documentation to facilitate system adop-tion.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
• Work closely with IT and external vendors to manage system updates and enhance-ments.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and donor reporting requirements.
• Support change management initiatives to promote system adoption and efficiency.

Key Competencies required by Post-holder
• System implementation and project management
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Training and capacity building
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management

Essential: Ideal Candidate will:
• Possess or be willing to obtain a (UK equivalent of) DBS Certificate.
• Disclose any actual or perceived Conflicts of Interest, if applicable.
• Demonstrate familiarity or experience with Safeguarding practices.
• Bring at least 3 years of experience in implementing finance systems and managing onboarding processes.
• Show a proven ability to support clients or teams with tailored finance and budget systems.
• Possess a solid background in the charity or non-profit sector.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of financial processes, budgeting, and grant management.
• Display excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to train and support diverse teams.
• Be skilled in financial software systems and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Experience with low-code/no-code financial systems.
• Knowledge of international grant management and donor compliance requirements.
• Have knowledge or experience in Anti-Money Laundering practices.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

How to Apply:

If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter to vacancies@muslimhands.org.uk explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the vacancy reference number!

Deadline for applications is 20th June 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.