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Interim College Accountant

Oxford Temporary View Job Description
We are seeking an astute College Accountant to oversee financial matters within the Accounting & Finance department. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability of a prestigious educational institution.
  • Looking for a Qualified Accountant with knowledge of SORP
  • Interim Contract for 6 months, based in Oxford

About Our Client

Our client is a highly esteemed, educational institution in the heart of Oxford. Renowned for their commitment to academic excellence and an inclusive approach to learning, they have a long-standing reputation within the not-for-profit sector.

Job Description

This position is based in Oxford, responsibilities include:

  • Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and the annual Partial Exemption adjustment



· Prepare and post endowment gains/losses and movement journals on a monthly and quarterly basis

· Prepare and post nominal ledger journals, including depreciation and ad-hoc adjustments

· Review creditors, debtors, and balance sheet items, making adjustments as necessary

· Support month-end routines, including analysis of variances and commentary against budget

· Post pension scheme and subsidiary journals

· Assist with statutory year-end accounts and respond to audit queries

· Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for budget holders and senior managers

· Help prepare cashflow forecasts

The Successful Applicant

A successful College Accountant you will be:

· A Qualified Accountant

· Can commute daily into central Oxford

· Confident working with journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting independently

· Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities

· Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software

· A good understanding of SORP

What's on Offer

  • Office based role with some hybrid working
  • An inclusive and supportive work culture.
  • Temporary role with potential for extension.
  • A vibrant and intellectually stimulating work environment in Oxford.
  • An opportunity to contribute to an institution of academic excellence.



Join us and contribute to a noble cause while enhancing your professional growth. Apply today for an enriching experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Contact
Jason Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6748087
Phone number
01865 208 471

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Oxford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jason Taylor
Consultant phone
01865 208 471
Job reference
JN-052025-6748087