The Head of Financial Accounting sits within the Universitys senior financial team and is responsible for preparation of the Universitys financial accounts. The role will lead the Financial Accounting, Income and Treasury and Accounts Payable teams.
The Head of Financial Accounting is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of all financial data, coordinating the preparation of the Group annual accounts, including year-end audit files, and making tax returns. In addition, the post holder will ensure the integrity of the University balance sheet, promote a strong internal control environment, liaise with external and internal audit and ensure policies are reviewed regularly and maintained in line with relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Coordination and production of the University Group Accounts and lead the work on the year-end audit.
2. Co-ordination of the preparation of the annual accountability returns to the Office for Student (OfS) and submission of subsidiary statutory accounts to Companies House.
3. Oversee and contribute to the preparation of tax returns including VAT and Corporation tax returns for University and subsidiary companies.
4. Management of income, cash and debt recovery, liaising with investment advisors, and finance lead for banking activities.
5. Leading and advising the Deputy Director of Finance and...