Senior Financial Accountant – Education Sector

Reaseheath; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution 19.8%

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym

Onsite Starbucks & various outlets

Staff benefits through Cheshire region

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich, UK, invites applications for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, statutory compliance and supporting the College's financial objectives in a complex, forward-thinking environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 37 hours per week, offering substantial annual leave and a strong pension alongside opportunities for CPD and progression within a well-established

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience of working in a Finance department in a similar role.
• Strong management accounts, year-end accounting & audit preparation experience.
• Experience of managing financial controls & compliance processes.
• Proven track record of working with fixed asset registers & completing VAT submissions.
• Advance excel skills & confidence working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of the Monthly management accounts.
• Lead on the production of the College Statutory Financial Statements and annual audit.
• Reconciliation & oversight of all balance sheet control accounts monthly.
• Management & maintenance of Fixed Asset, Depreciation & Grant Records.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate asset management & project reporting.
• Lead on the calculation & submission of Partial exemption VAT returns and ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Manage a small team of Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Management accounts

VAT submissions

Advanced Excel

Financial controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich, UK, invites applications for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, statutory compliance and supporting the College's financial objectives in a complex, forward-thinking environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 37 hours per week, offering substantial annual leave and a strong pension alongside opportunities for CPD and progression within a well-established