Senior Financial Accountant

Elliot Marsh; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the Higher Education sector is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to enhance financial reporting and compliance. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary up to GBP55,000, alongside excellent pension and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Higher Education finance, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to present complex financial data clearly. Join a respected institution where your contributions will drive data-driven insights and operational excellence.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Comprehensive employee benefits

Fully remote working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong background in Higher Education finance with sector expertise.
• Professionally qualified or qualified by experience in finance.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manipulate large volumes of financial data for reporting.
• Lead on financial returns and compliance submissions.
• Support statutory reporting and VAT compliance.

Skills

HESA compliance

TRAC submissions

VAT compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Financial data analysis

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Our client, an established institution in the Higher Education sector is seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of accurate, insightful financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Remote

Salary: Up to c.GBP55,000 depending on experience + Excellent pension + benefits

Job Type: Full –Time, Permanent

Senior Financial Accountant – Key Responsibilities:

– Handle and manipulate large volumes of financial data, presenting clear, interrogatable summaries to support strategic and operational decision–making

– Lead on key sector–specific financial returns and compliance, including HESA and TRAC submissions

– Support statutory reporting, VAT compliance, and pension scheme accounting

– Engage with colleagues across finance and non–finance functions to ensure high–quality reporting and data integrity

– Identify and implement improvements to financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting processes

Senior Financial Accountant You:

– Strong background in Higher Education finance, with experience of HESA, TRAC, VAT, and pensions

– Advanced Excel skills essential including use of Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial data visualisation

– Proven ability to analyse, interpret and present complex financial data in a clear, accessible format

– Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with demonstrable sector expertise

– Self–motivated and organised, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a remote–working environment

Senior Financial Accountant – Offer Includes:

– Salary up to circa GBP55,000, depending on experience

– Fully remote working arrangement

– Excellent pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits

– An opportunity to contribute to a respected institution in the Higher Education sector, with a focus on data–driven insight and compliance excellence

Application Process:

To express your interest or to request further information, please apply or get in touch today.