We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Financial Accountant. The information below provides more detail about the role. We offer great benefits including; Generous employer pension contribution Regular training and development. Duties: Month-end financial reporting Preparation and ownership of the Balance Sheet. Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. To ensure routine month-end journals are recorded accurately Capital accounting Manage capital funding on behalf of the Group, including reporting to those responsible for capital expenditure on their use of funding. Manage an internal round of bidding for the use of Group own-funded capital allocation. Prepare returns as required by funders, within prescribed timetables. Manage accounting for depreciation and deferred capital grants. Manage the fixed asset register. Year End Accounting Preparation of Statutory Accounts Main point of contact with External and Internal Auditors Preparation of Finance Record and CFFR for the DfE Other Complete and return to HMRC, the Group’s VAT return and manage any VAT-related audits as and when required. To administer, reconcile and submit funding claims as required. To administer the financial aspects of insurance, liaising with the appropriate managers and external bodies. To carry out ad-hoc financial reporting that might be required. To provide essential cover to the main duties of other Finance team roles. Skills/Experience: Proven experience of working with decision-makers and senior Management Strong presentational and organization skills Proficient in the use of the Accounting packages (SAGE), Microsoft Office package Word and Outlook and in particular EXCEL. Confident using different communication technologies Qualifications: Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent Accounting Qualification – ACCA/CIMA/ACA Educated to degree level of equivalent is desirable Ideal Attributes: Ability to plan and manage project-based work Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully at different levels, both orally and in writing Ability to manage own time and prioritise with minimal supervision About Us The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.