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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data and Systems Administrator - **Company:** Independence Support - **Location:** Macclesfield, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £18,785.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Business Systems, Data Security, Data Systems, Microsoft Office, Operational Systems, Data Management, Xero (Accounting Software) - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0769c423c7ebf2f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Xero?, * Experience in a finance/data or administrative role with some financial responsibilities * Confident use of finance/data systems (Xero & Access is desirable). * Experience handling confidential and sensitive information. * Good understanding of basic finance processes and numbers (e.g. invoicing, reconciliations) * Strong numerical skills and attention to detail * Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications * Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and manage relationships at all levels of the organisation. * Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. ## Description We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Data and Systems Administrator to join our Head Office team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial management and operational systems. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are processed accurately, systems are maintained effectively, and data is reliable, secure, and accessible. The role combines hands-on finance administration with systems support, contributing to robust financial controls, efficient workflows, and informed decision-making across the organisation. What We Do Our mission is to bring opportunities to life. We offer support to people with a wide range of needs, including: * Mental health * Substance misuse * Learning disabilities and/or Autism/Asperger's * Acquired brain injury * Physical disabilities We work alongside people and communities so everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Every service we deliver is shaped with our partners and designed around local needs. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in choices, not limitations, and we work creatively with each person to make those choices a reality. Our support takes place at home and out in the community, adapting to individual needs and goals. Responsibilities Finance Administration and Financial Controls * Process day-to-day financial transactions, staff expenses, bill payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures * Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system, including coding transactions to the correct cost centres and budgets * Carry out regular reconciliations, including bank accounts, petty cash, and expenses accounts * Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts by providing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation * Support with data entry and analysis * Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and best practice, highlighting discrepancies or risks to the Finance Manager Systems Administration and Data Management * Act as the system administrator for finance and related business systems, ensuring they are configured correctly and used consistently * Manage user access, permissions, and roles across systems, ensuring appropriate controls and data security * Provide first-line support to system users, diagnosing issues, resolving routine problems, and escalating complex matters when required * Support system upgrades, integrations, testing, and implementation of new modules or software, including user acceptance testing * Work with internal teams and external suppliers to improve system functionality and efficiency * Undertake other duties commensurate with the role as required ## Related Videos - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)