Overview
Centre Accountant role at ACCA Careers. Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with some flexibility to discharge professional responsibilities.
Salary: £63,598-£73,318 DOE.
Main purpose of the role
Responsible to: The Centre Director. Responsible for: Finance Assistant. Lead financial management for the Centre and its subsidiary companies, ensuring accurate processing and reporting, and providing trusted financial information to senior management and budget holders.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Delivery of comprehensive financial, management, budget holder and fund reporting against monthly and annual timetables.
* Presenting and discussing monthly and annual reports with relevant stakeholders.
* Responsibility for the Annual Budget and in-year forecasting, ensuring variances are reviewed and actioned.
* Management of cash and working capital with accurate cashflow reporting and regular cashflow forecasts to the Finance Committee.
* Review, procure, implement and maintain finance systems and processes to increase efficiency and optimise month-end reporting timeframes.
* Creation and maintenance of full financial procedures manual detailing all financial systems and controls.
* Ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and that a fully reconciled balance sheet is included in monthly management reporting.
* Maintenance of detailed fund reporting, including endowment, restricted and designated funds; ensuring correct fund categorisation of donations.
* Management and reporting of capital project finances.
* Overseeing monthly payroll for accuracy, compliance and timely payment.
* Ensuring compliance with finance-related laws and regulations (HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House) and managing relationships with external financial and legal institutions including banks; facilitating FCA statutory compliance.
* Preparation/review of Centre year-end financial statements and returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
* Primary contact for external auditors and management of the year-end audit process.
* Support on compliance matters and provision of notes/guidance for financial reserve management policies.
* Line management, training and development of the Financial Assistant.
* Handling ad hoc queries and other finance tasks as required.
Person specification
Essential
* CCAB Qualified (equivalent to level 7) with 10 years post-qualification experience. Chartered Member of ICAEW/ICAEW (or equivalent).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience of financial control oversight in a group structure, business or charity.
* Detailed knowledge of finance systems, ledgers and production of effective, accurate and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience of developing and implementing financial strategy in conjunction with internal stakeholders to support organisational goals.
* Experience of developing and implementing effective financial procedures and controls in partnership with stakeholders.
* Significant experience leading financial aspects of capital/infrastructure projects.
* Experience of change management, including implementation of financial systems (incorporating payroll, HR and other integrated functions).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to interpret and present complex matters at board level and provide timely financial reporting across levels of the organisation and externally as required.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience in management and development of people, with a focus on motivation, development and succession planning.
* Proven ability to influence change.
Desirable
* Project management qualification.
* Fellow of ICAEW (or equivalent).
* Experience of working within a higher education setting.
* Knowledge of preparing accounts under the Charity SORP (FRS102).
* Knowledge of fund accounting, particularly endowment funds and capital management/record keeping.
Background to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is incorporated by Royal Charter and registered as a charity (number 293072). The Patron is HM King Charles III. The Centre was founded in 1985 to encourage understanding of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies through learning and scholarship. The Centre supports students and post-doctoral researchers, hosts lectures and seminars, and maintains a library. Details are at www.oxcis.ac.uk.
The Centre Building
The Centre occupies purpose-built premises in Marston Road, Oxford, combining academic, social and residential functions within a single site, and fostering partnership and mutual understanding. The premises include accommodation for scholars and Visiting Fellows, a dining hall, mosque, auditorium, gardens and teaching spaces.
Working at the Centre
This is an exciting time to join, with expansion and significant development in Oxford academic life. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Right to Work in the United Kingdom
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of right to work will be requested at a later stage; original documents are required. Translations should be provided if documents are not in English.
Equality and Diversity
The Centre is committed to equality of opportunity. Selection is based on merit and criteria relevant to the post.
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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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