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Description
New and exiting new Finance opportunity for a Qualified Management Accountant. To be part of a reputable Education establishment


Client Details
A well establish reputable education Establishment based in Central London


Description

Main key responsibilities:


  • Produce management accounting information at the end of each month in line with the agreed timetable and support the Senior Business Partner in delivering period end results and reporting.
  • Contribute to management accounting analysis, interpretation, and commentary.
  • Manage the month end, quarterly and yearend processes for areas of responsibility all within agreed timetables.
  • Prepare accounting adjustments and supporting audit trails in line with accounting policy and standards.
  • Assist with continuous development of KPIs and MI tools to support stakeholders with decision making.
  • Regularly liaise with Finance Team colleagues to ensure that financial information relating to commitments and spend is up to date and can be accurately reflected in management reports.
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasts and cash flows.
  • Assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts, liaising with auditor as required
  • Provide support for costing and financial monitoring.
  • Provide support in the preparation for external funding, statutory, regulatory and compliance obligations.
  • Maintain an awareness of current technical financial and accounting developments and matters within the sector relevant to the role.
  • Promote a constructive partnership culture of financial control and sound financial management with the achievement of financial performance objectives within the department a key goal.
  • Support the core remit of the Financial Planning & Analysis team and provide cover and support for other members of the team when required and actively exchange ideas and best practise.
  • Line management of Assistant Management Accountant(s)
  • Any other duties reasonably required of the postholder by the reporting line manager.

Profile

  • Prior Management accounting experience in a large, complex organisation
  • Show strong team management skill with good interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others.
  • Wellorganised with the ability to remain effective when working under pressure and achieve deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail.
  • Ability to engage constructively with nonfinancial colleagues to support the achievement of objectives.
  • Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Demonstrable experience of accounting in a Higher Education environment.

Essential:


  • Experience of using an enterprise level financial package
  • AGRESSO
  • Strong data analysis techniques and reconciliation skills
  • Good data presentation skills
  • Good knowledge of accounting concepts and standards
  • Understanding of Higher Education related accounting standards and specific reporting requirements
  • CCAB or ACCA Qualified or partqualified or equivalent by experience

Job Offer
New and exiting new Finance opportunity for a Qualified Management Accountant. To be part of a reputable Education establishment

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