Deputy Head of Financial Accounting

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Job description

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. £58,000 salary
• Hybrid-working opportunity
• Generous annual leave

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