Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St Albans is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing cash flow, and supporting key projects. The position offers hybrid working and excellent benefits, with potential for a permanent role. Ideal candidates will have professional qualifications and experience in financial reporting, especially within the education sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial returns.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Year-End Financial Statements.
• Overseeing cash flow and treasury management.
• Completing complex accounting and reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Cash Management

Adaptability

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Iplicit

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Type: Contract (Until March 2026 with strong potential for permanent role)

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote

About Us

We are a leading educational institution in St Albans, dedicated to providing excellent learning experiences. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, professionally qualified individual to contribute to the college’s financial health and support key projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Year-End Financial Statements: Ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with accounting standards.
2. Financial Returns: Preparing various financial returns for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
3. Fixed Assets & WIP Accounting: Managing £100m worth of planned projects, including fixed assets and work-in-progress accounting.
4. Cash & Treasury Management: Overseeing cash flow, working capital, and treasury management to ensure financial liquidity.
5. Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Completing complex accounting and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
6. Flexible Support: Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and providing financial insights as required.
7. Finance System Implementation: Helping to implement and streamline the new finance system (Iplicit) for improved efficiency and reporting.

Key Skills and Experience

1. Professional Qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent is essential.
2. Experience: Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting, ideally within the education or public sector.
3. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial returns, and balance sheet management.
4. Financial Software: Experience with accounting systems (knowledge of Iplicit or similar is a plus).
5. Cash Management: Proven track record in managing cash, working capital, and treasury functions.
6. Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible and support a wide range of accounting activities, including management accounts.
7. Start Within Two Weeks: You must be available to start within a maximum of two weeks from the offer.

Why Join Us?

1. Hybrid Working: Flexibility with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.
2. Excellent Benefits Package: Including Local Government Pension Scheme, enhanced annual leave, and more.
3. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and training, with a potential transition to a permanent role beyond March 2026.
4. Immediate Start: Potential for an immediate start for the right candidate.
5. Impactful Work: Play a key role in supporting our ambitious projects and the financial health of the college.

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom