We are seeking an astute College Accountant to oversee financial matters within the Accounting & Finance department. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability of a prestigious educational institution.
Client Details
Our client is a highly esteemed, educational institution in the heart of Oxford. Renowned for their commitment to academic excellence and an inclusive approach to learning, they have a long-standing reputation within the not-for-profit sector.
Description
This position is based in Oxford, responsibilities include:
- Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and the annual Partial Exemption adjustment
· Prepare and post endowment gains/losses and movement journals on a monthly and quarterly basis
· Prepare and post nominal ledger journals, including depreciation and ad-hoc adjustments
· Review creditors, debtors, and balance sheet items, making adjustments as necessary
· Support month-end routines, including analysis of variances and commentary against budget
· Post pension scheme and subsidiary journals
· Assist with statutory year-end accounts and respond to audit queries
· Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for budget holders and senior managers
· Help prepare cashflow forecasts
Profile
A successful College Accountant you will be:
· A Qualified Accountant
· Can commute daily into central Oxford
· Confident working with journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting independently
· Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
· Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
· A good understanding of SORP
Job Offer
- Office based role with some hybrid working
- An inclusive and supportive work culture.
- Temporary role with potential for extension.
- A vibrant and intellectually stimulating work environment in Oxford.
- An opportunity to contribute to an institution of academic excellence.
Join us and contribute to a noble cause while enhancing your professional growth. Apply today for an enriching experience in the not-for-profit sector.
