Job Description

The post holder is responsible for providing financial and management accounting support for the University and its related organizations. The role has direct line-management responsibility for one accounting assistant.

Duties will include production of the financial statements for the University’s subsidiary companies, and providing financial accounting support and advice to the University’s subsidiary companies and assisting in the financial year-end processes for the University and related organizations, including liaison with external auditors, preparation of client assistance schedules and other analyses. The post holder will also provide support to the Tax Accountant.

Benefits

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organization and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Actively studying for a CCAB qualification.
• Evidence of professional updating (CPD).
• Competent Excel user
• Accountancy experience obtained in either the private or public sector.