Head of Group Financial Accounting

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education institution is seeking a Head of Group Financial Accounting in Coventry. The role involves leading the financial accounting team, ensuring the timely completion of financial statements, and collaborating with auditors. The ideal candidate will hold a CCAB accounting qualification and possess a strong background in statutory accounting. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent pension contribution, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across retailers

Cycle To Work scheme

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified accountant with a CCAB accounting qualification of at least a Fellow level membership.
• You will have a background in financial accounting with knowledge of statutory accounts.
• You will possess working knowledge of the higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting team to support the Group's financial operations.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and audit files.
• Collaborate with external auditors for statutory and interim audits.

Skills

Financial accounting

Statutory accounting

Cash flow reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Collaboration with auditors

Education

CCAB accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Good honours degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Head of Group Financial Accounting

Job Reference: 3038

Division, Department: Finance (CUCS)

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £55,075 up to £62,851 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Mode: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Coventry

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

The role of Head of Group Financial Accounting involves leading the financial accounting team to support the Group’s financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of annual financial statements and audits. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the financial accounting team.
• Coordinating the preparation and review of annual financial statements and audit files.
• Collaborating with external auditors for statutory and interim audits.
• Reviewing and signing off monthly balance sheet reconciliations for overseas subsidiaries.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and investment of surplus funds.
• Ensuring financial compliance and contributing to risk register updates.
• Assisting with intercompany account reconciliations.
• Sharing best practices across the finance network and supporting skill development in other finance teams.

Our Successful Candidate

• You will be a qualified accountant with CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies) accounting qualification of at least a Fellow level membership – ACCA/ACA or CIMA. Being a qualified Accountant with CCAB accounting qualification of at least a Fellow level membership and/or a good honours degree would be advantageous.
• You will have a background in financial accounting, particularly in statutory accounting, with knowledge of financial accounting, statutory accounts and withing with external auditors. Your experience will also include balance sheet control account reconciliations, along with cash flow reporting and planning.
• You will have working knowledge of the higher education sector. Experience of the Financial accounting in the Higher Education Sector would be advantageous.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.