Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working alongside their client who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a full time role, 37 hours per week and is fully office-based with an element of flexibility with the daily hours. The successful candidate will pass an enhanced DBS check. Daily duties and responsibilities for this role include; * Preparing timely and accurate financial information to support monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines * Monitoring and supervising reconciliation of key control accounts * Processing journal adjustments, including accruals, prepayments amongst other things * Assisting budget holders with ad hoc financial data requests and support monitoring of both revenue and capital budgets * Supporting Senior Financial Accountant with VAT return coding queries * Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register * Monitoring and controlling cash flow in line with the Treasury Management Policy * Contributing to monthly financial management reviews across the Trust * Preparing financial reports and submitting ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) returns * Preparing of the Trust’s annual financial statements, Value for Money (VFM) statement, and annual return Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment