1. Permanent financial accountant role in a fantastic University
2. Brilliant team, exposure and development on offer
About Our Client
This organisation is a respected and established institution within the not-for-profit sector. With a workforce of over 2,000 passionate employees, the institution prides itself on its commitment to excellence, community engagement, and positive social impact.
Job Description
Financial Accounting* Oversee completion of monthly bank reconciliations ensuring they are reconciled and reviewed within two weeks from the end of the month.* Manage the month end process and the month end checklist ensuring all tasks are processed by the relevant teams before the close of the period and cut-offs and month end process requirements are properly communicated to all finance colleagues.* Manage the opening and closing of periods in Business World ensuring all triggers are run and reconciled.* Manage the balance sheet ensuring that all control accounts are reconciled within two weeks of the end of the period.* Manage the daily monitoring of bank accounts and investments as an integral part of treasury management.* Regular (daily, weekly and monthly) update of cash flow forecast and monitor actuals vs. forecast to maintain up-to-date cash flow forecasts for the University.* Oversee the Payments function, comprising a Payments Manager and two Payments Assistants.* Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices.* Accurate and on-time completion of the quarterly VAT return promptly following the end of the quarter.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Financial Accountant should have:
3. Experience in the education sector as a financial or management accountant
4. Obtained the ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
5. Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience of financial accounting, accounting systems and processes in a large organisation
6. Comprehensive understanding of financial controls.
7. Comprehensive understanding and experience of taxation, particularly VAT and PAYE.
8. Unit 4 business world
What's on Offer
9. A competitive salary in the range of £48,000 to £52,000 per annum.
10. A committed and supportive work environment.
11. The opportunity to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation with a strong social impact.
12. Central London location with excellent transport links.
13. A role that offers professional growth and development.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this rewarding Financial Accountant role in London, where you can make a difference while advancing your career in the not-for-profit sector.