Overview
The Finance team at St Catharine’s College is looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Senior Financial Accountant to drive excellence, innovation and impact across our financial operations. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will be involved in leading the way in delivering high-quality financial information, line-manage and inspire talented finance team members, and play a key role in modernising and streamlining processes. We’re looking for someone who not only brings strong technical expertise and significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting but also has the leadership skills and vision to drive meaningful change. This post will suit someone who is able to:
* Work collaboratively, offering both support and challenge to bring out the best in others.
* Mentor, coach and empower colleagues to solve problems and develop.
* Transform policies and procedures into efficient, actionable processes.
* Champion innovation – automating, standardising, and continuously improving how we work.
* Deliver results with impact, leading projects and day-to-day operations to successful outcomes.
* Manage projects to successful completion as well as more regular processes.
Responsibilities
* Leading the provision of timely, accurate financial information – including year-end statutory accounts and audit.
* Overseeing College payroll and student billing/sales ledger processes.
* Owning submissions to external authorities such as HMRC and the Charities Commission.
* Assisting with key financial activities such as investment and restricted fund accounting.
Qualifications and requirements
* Strong technical expertise and significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting.
* Demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of driving change and improving processes.
Contact
For further details on this opportunity, please visit our website or email: recruitment@caths.cam.ac.uk
Role specifics
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Higher Education
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