At a Glance
- Tasks: Support tax compliance and financial reporting for a leading university.
- Company: Join a top university with a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working in a prestigious educational setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting and tax compliance.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Reference: 4821013Job ID: 5409953Posted: 2026-08-14Closing date: 2026-08-30Location: London
Salary: c50,000 plus excellent pension (per annum)Job type: Permanent Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working
- Industry: Education & Training / Senior Finance Qualified
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Jan Mc Quaker Hays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Phone: 020 7259 8745Email: jan. mcquaker@hays. com Your new company Working with a leading university – great experience working in a changing environment.
This is a newly created role.
Your new role Reporting into the Financial Accounting function, the Financial Accountant - Tax will provide specialist support across a broad range of tax and financial accounting activities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while delivering a high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
The role combines technical expertise with operational responsibility, involving the coordination of complex processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping to ensure the University's financial activities remain aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities Support the University's tax compliance across VAT, corporation tax and other relevant taxation matters.
Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and financial reporting requirements.
Contribute to audit processes and respond to information requests from external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Support treasury management activities, including cash flow forecasting and covenant monitoring.
Provide financial oversight and reporting support relating to subsidiary entities and spin-out investments.
Coordinate and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency, controls and compliance.
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the University and provide expert financial advice where required.
Ensure financial activities comply with relevant legislation, accounting standards and University policies.
What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
Experienced in financial accounting, tax compliance or external audit.
Technically strong with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to interpret complex financial regulations and communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders.
Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering high-quality financial services.
What you'll get in return Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4821013 - Jan Mc Quaker
Financial Accountant - Tax employer: Hays
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