Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Financial Accountant to support its financial control processes during a pivotal change within the organization. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £57k, hybrid working options, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Broad range of employee benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level.
• Relevant experience in large complex organizations.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Financial Accountant with financial control processes.
• Help implement changes to the Finance system for the University.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Computer accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Salary Salary Up To £57k Plus Fantastic Benefits

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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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits