Financial Accountant at Abertay University

Abertay University; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled accountant to oversee financial and taxation reporting. This full-time role involves preparing statutory accounts, managing external audits, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The position supports flexible working arrangements, allowing for a blend of home and office work in Dundee. Join a forward-thinking university committed to providing a stimulating environment for both staff and students, where your expertise will contribute significantly to the institution's financial integrity and success. If you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for higher education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive experience in a Higher Education setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial and taxation reporting for the university.
• Prepare and submit statutory accounts and external audit reports.
• Manage financial transactions and ensure accuracy in reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

Experience in Higher Education

Job description

Location: Dundee
Salary: £46,735 to £55,755
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closes: 1st May 2025

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the purpose of this role is to:

Oversee all Abertay Financial and taxation reporting specifically Statutory Accounts, HESA, SFC, TRAC, Vat and Corporation reporting. Ensuring that all financial transactions behind these returns are accurate.

The role holder will oversee an Assistant Accountant (G5) and a Payroll Officer (G6).

The Specific Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and submit all Abertay Financial Reporting, including preparation of Statutory Accounts, HESA and SFC financial returns.
• Responsible for the external audit, and key liaison with external auditors.
• Review of quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including responsibility for monthly Investment portfolio reconciliations and related adjusts.
• Prepare and submit other taxation returns, including quarterly VAT, and annual Corporation Tax. Assist payroll officer with Pension Reporting.
• Prepare and submit annual TRAC returns, and in liaison with School Deans, ensure workload plan data is consistent with this.
• Oversee the University’s Capital Reporting, including maintaining the asset register and physical verification of assets.
• Prepare/report monthly cashflow forecasts, including Capital spend forecasts, and advise on investing surplus funds via bank/term deposit opportunities.
• Responsibility for authorisation of payment files, including BACs and any other payments.
• Undertake due diligence of partner/potential partners, liaising with our International Office, through review of their financial statements/provided data, and communicate this back through committee structure.
• Liaise with external employment, tax/vat advisors to answer adhoc internal queries/assurance requirements throughout the year, providing/organising training as required.
• Provide adhoc support to other members of the University as required.

About You:

• You are a qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• You have extensive experience in a Higher Education setting.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You can explain technical accounting concepts to non-finance professionals in a clear and understandable manner.
• You have good interpersonal skills, developing effective working relationships with colleagues and key external contacts.

The post is a full-time post, and as the University supports flexible working, this role would be considered for a home working role, although some Dundee office would be required throughout the post, dependent on specific work at that time.

Please note that we can only support remote working for those that reside within the UK for this role.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found via the 'Apply' button above.

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Committed to Equal Opportunities:

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040