Financial Accountant (Interim for 5 Months) Hull Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary: £31,795 to £36,270 per annum (FTE) Annual Leave: FTE 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period) As our Financial Accountant (Interim) you will assist and support the Financial Controller and the operational finance team during the period of installation of a new finance system and payroll system. The post holder will provide effective support in any areas of the finance team to assist in ledger processing, reconciliations, data input and any other requirements as defined by the financial controller. You will exhibit behaviours and an approach conducive to a “service“ relationship that is responsive to users, helping to enhance the student experience and improving the transactional processes. Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees. As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university. While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull. Responsibilities of our Financial Accountant (Interim): Support the finance team with day‑to‑day ledger activities, including bank postings, reconciliations and general ledger maintenance as required. Post journals to the general ledger, including journals relating to core income streams, accruals, prepayments and system-related adjustments. Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for designated general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner. Produce ad‑hoc financial information and reporting for designated cost centres, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal deadlines. Assist in the preparation and reporting of payroll listings, staff data, capex tracking, cash flow information and contribution reports, as directed by the Financial Controller. Support financial analysis required for month-end and year-end processes, including audit support and working paper preparation. Provide hands-on support across all areas of the Finance function as required, including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, General Ledger and Procurement. Actively support the implementation of a new finance system, including data validation, reconciliations between old and new systems, user testing and resolving transitional issues. Contribute to the review and improvement of financial processes and controls during the system implementation and stabilisation period. Ensure all work is completed in line with financial regulations, internal procedures, and organisational policies. What we’re looking for in our Financial Accountant (Interim): ACCA/CIMA part qualified accountant or QBE with significant practical experience Experience of a variety of finance tasks from ledger processing to account reconciliations and payroll Experience of working within a customer service environment Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work autonomously Desirable: Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification Experience of successful budget reporting Knowledge of the funding environment for FE and HE Knowledge of financial planning processes Understanding of using financial KPI’s and relevant measures to describe and improve financial performance Experience of working in a complex environment Strong strategic vision for improving and enhancing the student experience within an FE environment If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Financial Accountant (Interim) please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you! Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity. We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point. Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.