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This role will be responsible for assisting the Senior Management Accountant in preparing the College’s Management Accounts and Financial Statements within the Finance team to service a multi-campus College. Responsibilities will include financial analysis and updating and reporting the College’s expected forecast outturn through effective Finance Business Partnering. This role will also be responsible for providing assistance regarding budgeting, cash flow management and forecasting.
Job Responsibility:
Support the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including month‑end processes and postings
Contribute to effective cash flow management, forecasting, and financial reporting, including capital expenditure
Deliver finance business partnering support to budget holders across income, pay, non‑pay, and capital budgets
Assist with the College’s budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder engagement
Support the production of financial statements, statutory returns, and papers for governors
Maintain robust financial controls, regulations, and procedures, and support internal and external audits
Contribute to the effective use of the Finance System and provide wider departmental and ad‑hoc support as required
Provide support to the RCCP process by completing the financial analysis of any proposed restructures
Complete a review of end of month payroll and track to RCCP and Establishment
Requirements:
Minimum part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent)
Evidence of commitment to professional development
A good standard of Maths and English
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What we offer:
Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
Pension: Generous Local Government pension
Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets