Our Client:
A prestigious higher education institution based in London undergoing a major transformation within its finance team.
The Role:
You will support the Head of Financial Accounting, taking ownership of overseeing the Financial Accounts and General Ledger functions and lead on year-end. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial management.
- Lead annual financial statements and ensure compliance with audits
- Prepare relevant external returns, in particular OfS returns, such as TRAC, HE-BCI, and AFR.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with auditors, banks, and investment managers, and prepare related reports.
- Prepare forecasts, manage covenants, and develop technical accounting papers.
- Oversee month-end processes
The Successful Candidate:
- Holds an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA)
- Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, influence, and manage a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build strong working relationships
- Significant post-qualification experience in financial reporting, group accounts, and audit
- Experience in writing and presenting reports for senior management
What's on Offer?
- c. £58,000 salary
- Hybrid-working opportunity
- Generous annual leave