Are you an experienced, qualified accountant looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a prestigious, complex organisation? The University of York is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join our Group Financial Accounts Team on a Fixed-Term, 12-Month Contract (covering a maternity leave of over a year), based in the Finance Department. The Role: As a senior member of the team, you will be pivotal in providing accurate, insightful financial information across the entire University. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and consolidate financial reports for Senior Management and University Committees, including preparing variance analysis across faculties and subsidiaries. TRAC Lead: Lead the preparation of the annual Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) return and act as a key business partner to the TRAC Oversight Committee. Technical Expertise: Provide technical financial input to support new ventures and research/form recommendations on accounting/tax treatment for new income streams. Compliance & Monitoring: Monitor changes in Higher Education accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements, proactively advising leadership on necessary adjustments. Leadership: Coordinate group forecasting and variance analysis and potentially line-manage direct reports. What You'll Bring (Essential Requirements) Qualification : A recognised Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong knowledge of UK GAAP. Experience : Proven experience in the preparation of financial reports and commentary for senior stakeholders. Skills : A high degree of attention to detail, a solution-oriented approach, and the ability to gather, analyse, interpret, and report complex data/information. Knowledge : Strong understanding of accounting practices and procedures used in large, complex organisations. Experience with line management, knowledge of the Higher Education Sector, and familiarity with Agresso/Workday Adaptive Planner are desirable, but not essential. What we offer Hybrid working: flexibility to WFH up to 3 days per week Generous Holidays: up to 38 Days (including bank holidays) Salary of up to £56,535 A Family-Friendly and Inclusive Environment Informal enquiries are encouraged, please contact: Philip Callen, Group Finance Manager on philip.callen@york.ac.uk. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. EqualityatYork