Interim Faculty Management Accountant

Interim Faculty Management Accountant | Grade 7 | Leeds | Education Role | Full-time | HybridAt Hays, we are working exclusively with a further/higher education institution who are looking for a Faculty Management Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential for this to be extended. In this role, your key areas of focus will be:

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Address and resolve complex financial queries, excluding account-specific issues
• Collaborate with internal departments and the wider finance function to ensure compliance and smooth operations
• Present financial information to key stakeholders in an accessible manner
• Participate in planning processes and analysing staffing budgets to support decision-making
• Confidently manage stakeholder expectations and provide reliable financial advice

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• CIMA/ACCA qualifications or equivalent, or QBE
• Proven experience in Management Accounting
• Prior experience in further/ higher education desirable
• Knowledge of financial systems and software (prior experience of using SAP desirable)
• Strong use of Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

In return, they offer:

• 26 days annual leave + 16 days bank holidays/ institution closure
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Flexitime
• Free on-site parking

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