A London University is seeking a Financial Controller
Permanent position
Hybrid working ( 1-2 days in the office)
£65,000 - £67,000 starting salary.
42 days holiday
Excellent Pension
Reporting in the Head of Financial Accounts you will manage a team of 5.
The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant.
- Actively contribute on all aspects of statutory accounts, internal and external audits, partnering the Head of Financial Accounts and deputising in their absence.
- Preparation of funding statements in respect of partnerships operation, covering fee payments due to Franchise partners and commission payments due to agents.
- Development of financial controls, processes, policies and procedures across income and expenditure areas.
- Monitor the control accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring that balances are understood and corrective action is in place to reconcile accounts.
- Manage the capitalisation of expenditure, securing auditable records.
- Assist with all internal and the external audit processes, meeting auditors and providing information to support their inspections.
- Contribute to the internal monthly management accounts and external financial forecasts presented to the Office for Students, confirming balance sheet and cashflow assumptions.
- Coordinate the updates required to the Financial Regulations, finance policies and processes, training finance and non-finance staff where relevant.
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- Act as a knowledgeable back-up and deputy to the Head of Financial Accounts.
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Continuously improve individual knowledge, skills and behaviours for the current role and the longer-term.
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Attend the office one day a week with the rest of the Finance team (Wednesday).
Experience in the HE sector or Not For Profit sector would be highly advantageous.