Contract jobs in Grã-Bretanha

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Type: Contract (Until March 2026 with strong potential for permanent role)

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote

We are a leading educational institution in St Albans, dedicated to providing excellent learning experiences. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, professionally qualified individual to contribute to the college’s financial health and support key projects.

1. Preparation of Year-End Financial Statements: Ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with accounting standards.
2. Financial Returns: Preparing various financial returns for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
3. Fixed Assets & WIP Accounting: Managing £100m worth of planned projects, including fixed assets and work-in-progress accounting.
4. Cash & Treasury Management: Overseeing cash flow, working capital, and treasury management to ensure financial liquidity.
5. Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Completing complex accounting and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
6. Flexible Support: Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and providing financial insights as required.
7. Finance System Implementation: Helping to implement and streamline the new finance system (Iplicit) for improved efficiency and reporting.

1. Professional Qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent is essential.
2. Experience: Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting, ideally within the education or public sector.
3. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial returns, and balance sheet management.
4. Financial Software: Experience with accounting systems (knowledge of Iplicit or similar is a plus).
5. Cash Management: Proven track record in managing cash, working capital, and treasury functions.
6. Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible and support a wide range of accounting activities, including management accounts.
7. Start Within Two Weeks: You must be available to start within a maximum of two weeks from the offer.

1. Hybrid Working: Flexibility with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.
2. Excellent Benefits Package: Including Local Government Pension Scheme, enhanced annual leave, and more.
3. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and training, with a potential transition to a permanent role beyond March 2026.
4. Immediate Start: Potential for an immediate start for the right candidate.
5. Impactful Work: Play a key role in supporting our ambitious projects and the financial health of the college.

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom