Interim College Accountant

ACCA Careers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim College Accountant to oversee financial activities within a prestigious educational institution. This role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating audits. The successful candidate will leverage their accounting expertise to provide timely financial reports and support leadership in strategic planning. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in a respected organization known for its commitment to education and research.

Benefits

Competitive Daily Rate

Contract position

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate all audit activities and maintain internal controls.
• Assist in annual budgeting and planning process.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Audit Coordination

Compliance Management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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We are seeking an Interim College Accountant to manage and oversee all financial and accounting activities within a respected educational institution. The successful candidate will utilise their proficiency in accounting and finance to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious institution within the Not For Profit sector and one of the leading educational establishments based in Oxford. Known for its rich history and commitment to excellence, this large organization holds a significant impact on education and research globally.

Description

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and college budgets.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Consistently analyse financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the college to support overall college goals and objectives.
• Monitor progress and changes, keeping senior leadership abreast of the college's financial status.
• Assist the college leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Support the leadership in engaging the board's audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
  
  

Profile

A Successful Interim College Accountant Should Have

• A degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience working as College Accountant, Bursar, Head of Finance or Finance Director.
• Experience working in non-profit or Education/ College environment.
• Living close enough to commute to Oxford
  
  

Job Offer

• Competitive Daily Rate
• Contract position
  
  

We are looking forward to receiving applications from dedicated and passionate professionals who are eager to contribute to a prestigious educational environment in Oxford.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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