Senior Accounts Officer

BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to manage its accounting and financial operations. The candidate will ensure compliance with financial regulations, prepare financial records and reports, and supervise accounting staff. Responsibilities include budgeting, processing payments, and coordinating with auditors. Strong expertise in financial management and attention to compliance are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise accounting and financial operations of the university.
• Prepare, maintain, and review financial records in consultation with CFO.
• Ensure proper budgeting and financial control in consultation with CFO.
• Process bills, vouchers, payroll, and payments according to rules.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations and audit rules.
• Prepare financial reports and accounts in consultation with CFO.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Supervise and guide accounts staff to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor grants, fees, scholarships, and project funds.
• Support procurement and payroll by verifying financial approvals.
• Maintain asset registers and financial documentation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the university authority.

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise accounting and financial operations of the university.
• Prepare, maintain, and review financial records, ledgers, and statements in consultation of CFO.
• Ensure proper budgeting, fund utilization, and financial control in consultation of CFO.
• Process bills, vouchers, payroll, and payments in accordance with rules.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations, audit rules, and university statutes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and accounts in consultation of CFO.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit observations.
• Supervise and guide accounts staff and ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Monitor grants, fees, scholarships, and project funds.
• Support procurement and payroll by verifying financial approvals and availability of funds.
• Maintain asset registers, reconciliation statements, and financial documentation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the university authority.