Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Stoke on Trent College
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
- Salary
- £25,731-£29,034
- Posted
- 24 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 03 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Accountant
Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd
We need a seasoned accounting professional to figure in our future.
Department/Location: Finance
Salary: £25,731-£29,034
Reference: VN1489
Category: Education Business Services
Closing Date: 07/04/2017
Take this role within the Finance Team, and you will be responsible for providing wide-ranging and effective accounting services to the College and its associated companies under a shared service agreement. You'll report to the Head of Finance and as a member of the Finance Team you will be expected to adopt a flexible and adaptable approach as required by changing financial priorities, alongside ensuring the smooth running of your team. You will complete year-end processes, prepare year-end financial statements for the College and group companies, provide detailed financial support to managers and others across the College, and with a strong focus on excellent customer service. Flexible in the face of changing financial priorities, yet committed to ensuring effective processes, you'll also ensure each entity has a fully documented month-end accounting programme.
You'll come to us with experience in an accounting role, including producing monthly management and year-end accounts. A team player with a positive and professional approach, you'll be skilled in completing tasks to demanding deadlines with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Your strong technical knowledge will be matched by the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Experience of maintaining financial records in the Education sector is desirable; an enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills will be essential. This will be backed up by a qualification in, or training towards, a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA.
Please note all of the above roles will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Closing date: 7th April 2017
Interview date: 18th April 2017