Deputy Head of Financial Accounting

Recruiter
Mackie Myers
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Posted
04 Sep 2024
Closes
02 Oct 2024
Job Title
Accountant
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our Client:

A prestigious higher education institution based in London undergoing a major transformation within its finance team.

The Role:

You will support the Head of Financial Accounting, taking ownership of overseeing the Financial Accounts and General Ledger functions and lead on year–end. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial management.
  • Lead annual financial statements and ensure compliance with audits
  • Prepare relevant external returns, in particular OfS returns, such as TRAC, HE–BCI, and AFR.
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with auditors, banks, and investment managers, and prepare related reports.
  • Prepare forecasts, manage covenants, and develop technical accounting papers.
  • Oversee month–end processes
The Successful Candidate:
  • Holds an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA)
  • Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, influence, and manage a team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build strong working relationships
  • Significant post–qualification experience in financial reporting, group accounts, and audit
  • Experience in writing and presenting reports for senior management
What s on Offer?
  • c. GBP58,000 salary
  • Hybrid–working opportunity
  • Generous annual leave

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