Hybrid Senior Financial Accountant – Strategic Projects

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant (Projects) to join their Group Financial Accounts Team. This role involves leading technical and strategic finance work across the university, providing crucial support for key strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and experience in preparing financial reports for senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working options, generous holidays, and a competitive salary package up to £56,535.

Benefits

Hybrid working: flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week

Generous Holidays: up to 38 Days (including bank holidays)

Competitive salary up to £56,535

Family-Friendly and Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the preparation of financial reports and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and procedures used in complex projects.
• Desire to embrace and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and strategic finance work across the University.
• Provide technical financial support for project decisions.
• Engage with stakeholders in tax and project financing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Solution-oriented approach

Data analysis

Education

Recognised Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Agresso

Workday Adaptive Planner

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant (Projects) to join their Group Financial Accounts Team. This role involves leading technical and strategic finance work across the university, providing crucial support for key strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and experience in preparing financial reports for senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working options, generous holidays, and a competitive salary package up to £56,535.