Financial Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the UK seeks a Financial Accountant to enhance their financial control processes. The role requires a qualified accountant to support the Senior Financial Accountant during a pivotal transition. Offering hybrid work, a competitive salary around £57k, and excellent benefits, this role promises significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level.
• Experience in large/complex organisations.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Financial Accountant in financial control processes.
• Prepare for changes to the current Finance system.
• Conduct year-end reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Computer accounting systems

Job description

Description: Financial Accountant - Higher Education - Salary Up to £57k Plus Fantastic Benefits - 2 Year FTC

Your new company
Northwest University with a reputation for excellence.

Your new role
As Financial Accountant, you will be working in a key role supporting the Senior Financial Accountant to ensure that the financial control processes are relevant and fit for purpose and cover the whole University as they prepare to develop and implement changes to the current Finance system.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified Accountant at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level with relevant experience in similar roles and a background in large and complex organisations (including subsidiaries and consolidation).
You will have a strong technical accounting and analytical skillset including balance sheet reconciliations and year-end reporting, and proficiency with computer accounting systems and Excel skills. You will be an excellent communicator and able to push back when needed with senior non-financial managers.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work alongside a well-established Senior Financial Accountant within a fantastic team environment, and where your skill set can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

What you need to do now
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