Senior Accountant

Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial systems and manage grant-funded projects. The successful candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with strong project accounting experience. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, and values employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in project accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review and develop the finance systems.
• Lead financial planning, management and reporting of grant-funded projects.
• Contribute to quality improvement within the Finance team.
• Provide effective leadership and training.

Skills

Part qualified accountant ICAEW (ACA/ACMA/ACCA)

Sound proven project accounting experience

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Walthamstow, Greater London

Salary: £65,000 - £68,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review and develop the finance systems
• Lead on the financial planning, management and reporting of all grant funded projects
• Contribute to quality improvement within the Finance team
• Provide effective leadership and training

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant ICAEW (ACA/ACMA/ACCA)
• Sound proven project accounting experience

What 0''s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including:

• Career average pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• NUS Employee discount
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Interview Date: 2 or 3 October 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.