Financial Accountant - Lead Management Accounts & Audit

Reaseheath College and University Centre; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave

Pension scheme 19.8%

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pluxee reward scheme

Free on-site gym membership

Onsite Starbucks & cafes

External benefit access

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, statutory compliance and supporting the College's financial objectives.

You will lead monthly management accounts, oversee statutory financial statements and the annual audit, manage fixed asset records and VAT submissions, and supervise a small team of accounts staff.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA required.
• Experience in a Finance department in a similar role.
• Strong management accounts, year-end accounting and audit preparation experience.
• Experience of managing financial controls and compliance processes.
• Proven track record with fixed asset registers and VAT submissions.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of the Monthly management accounts.
• Lead on the production of the College Statutory Financial Statements and annual audit.
• Reconciliation & oversight of all balance sheet control accounts monthly.
• Management & maintenance of Fixed Asset, Depreciation & Grant Records.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate asset management & project reporting.
• Lead on the calculation & submission of Partial exemption VAT returns and ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Manage a small team of Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounts

Audit preparation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, statutory compliance and supporting the College's financial objectives.

You will lead monthly management accounts, oversee statutory financial statements and the annual audit, manage fixed asset records and VAT submissions, and supervise a small team of accounts staff.