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Financial Accountant

City of London Permanent £49,000 - £52,000 per year View Job Description
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of financial accounting including balance sheet reconciliations, compliance, year-end processes and tax-related tasks. In addition, they will be responsible for the effective running of the accounts payable function.
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  • Permanent financial accountant role in a fantastic University
  • 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:

  • Experience in the education sector as a financial or management accountant
  • Obtained the ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience of financial accounting, accounting systems and processes in a large organisation
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial controls.
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience of taxation, particularly VAT and PAYE.
  • Unit 4 business world

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £48,000 to £52,000 per annum.
  • A committed and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation with a strong social impact.
  • Central London location with excellent transport links.
  • 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.

Contact
Daniel Page
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6617630
Phone number
+44 207 645 1416

Job summary

Job function
Not for Profit
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Page
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1416
Job reference
JN-122024-6617630