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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page
Location
England, London
Salary
GBP50000 - GBP55000 per annum + 10% Pension, 27 days annual leave
Closing date
15 Jun 2022

Job Details

Financial Accountant working for one of London's largest Universities. The position reports into the Head of Financial accounting and effectively acts as the deputy in the preparation of the organisations statutory accounts. This is a great role for someone that had recently qualified and is looking for a broad technical position.

Client Details

The organisation is a leading university based in central London specialising in the arts and design field.

Description

The Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoringMaintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.Produce cash flow reports and forecasts.Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.Manage payroll accounts.Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.Liaise with external advisors on tax efficiencies.

Profile

Essential:

Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.Excellent analytical skills to review data effectively.Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.Desirable:

Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.Experience of working within the charity/membership sector.Technical understanding of Charity SORP.

Job Offer

£50,000-£55,000, home working offered, flexible working, 27 days annual leave and 10% pension

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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