Job Description
Financial Accountant - £50,000+ - Permanent - Oxford (Mostly remote)
Your new companyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a public service organisation and deputise the Chief Accountant. The purpose of the role is to provide critical support on year end processes as well as overseeing a small transactional team.
Your new roleAs the successful candidate your responsibilities will include:
* Support the Chief Accountant in maintaining and improving financial accounting systems.
* Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting in line with legislative and professional requirements.
* Coordinate the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts and manage the final accounts timetable.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and meet strict reporting deadlines.
* Oversee fixed asset reporting and the management of capital balance sheet accounts.
* Prepare capital accounting elements for final accounts and complete required government returns.
* Work closely with external auditors, providing information and supporting audit processes.
* Maintain oversight of revenue hierarchies and contribute to the development of finance policies and procedures.
* Manage and support a small team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring high-quality output and professional development.
* Operate flexibly across multiple locations in line with agile working practices.
* Play a key role in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting high-quality service delivery.
What you'll need to succeedTo be the successful candidate, you will need:
* CCAB-qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience planning and producing accounts for large, complex organisations within a statutory framework.
* Strong understanding of financial policy, professional practices, relevant legislation, and capital accounting regulations.
* Confident working with external auditors and managing audit-related queries and processes.
* Skilled stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build productive relationships at all levels.
* Credible and effective when engaging with senior managers, colleagues, and external partners.
* Highly organised and proactive, able to coordinate workstreams and deliver to tight deadlines.
* Experienced in managing and supporting a team, fostering high performance and professional development.
* Thrives in flexible, agile working environments and adapts well to changing priorities.
* Experience working in either local government or practice environments is desirable but not essential.
What you'll get in returnAs the successful candidate, you will receive:
* Hybrid working model, typically involving 1 day per week in the Oxford office for team collaboration, with flexibility to suit individual roles and lifestyles
* Supportive culture that promotes flexible working
* Strong learning and development opportunities to encourage ongoing growth
* Employee Assistance Programme offering health and wellbeing support
* Generous annual leave entitlement - up to 33 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 19.9%
* Access to a wide range of local and national discounts for shopping and travel
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4768903