Financial Accountant (Interim)

• Support the finance team with day‑to‑day ledger activities, including bank postings, reconciliations and general ledger maintenance as required
• Post journals to the general ledger, including journals relating to core income streams, accruals, prepayments and system-related adjustments
• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for designated general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner
• Produce ad‑hoc financial information and reporting for designated cost centres, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal deadlines
• Assist in the preparation and reporting of payroll listings, staff data, capex tracking, cash flow information and contribution reports, as directed by the Financial Controller
• Support financial analysis required for month-end and year-end processes, including audit support and working paper preparation
• Provide hands-on support across all areas of the Finance function as required, including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, General Ledger and Procurement
• Actively support the implementation of a new finance system, including data validation, reconciliations between old and new systems, user testing and resolving transitional issues
• Contribute to the review and improvement of financial processes and controls during the system implementation and stabilisation period
• Ensure all work is completed in line with financial regulations, internal procedures, and organisational policies

• ACCA/CIMA part qualified accountant or QBE with significant practical experience
• Experience of a variety of finance tasks from ledger processing to account reconciliations and payroll
• Experience of working within a customer service environment
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work autonomously

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience of successful budget reporting
• Knowledge of the funding environment for FE and HE
• Knowledge of financial planning processes
• Understanding of using financial KPI's and relevant measures to describe and improve financial performance
• Experience of working in a complex environment
• Strong strategic vision for improving and enhancing the student experience within an FE environment

31 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)