Strategic Accountant, Education Finance & Systems

LHH; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Accountant to join its Finance Department. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will prepare management and statutory financial information, support budget management, maintain financial controls and advise budget holders and senior managers.

You will contribute to improving financial systems and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and NCL policies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management and statutory financial information.
• Support budget management processes and maintain financial controls.
• Provide professional financial advice to budget holders and senior managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

New College Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Accountant to join its Finance Department. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will prepare management and statutory financial information, support budget management, maintain financial controls and advise budget holders and senior managers.

You will contribute to improving financial systems and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and NCL policies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.