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Deputy Head of Financial Accounting

Deputy Head of Financial Accounting

Mackie Myers

Posted 23 days ago, valid for 3 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£60,000 - £90,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is at a prestigious higher education institution in London, focusing on the finance team's transformation.
The role involves overseeing Financial Accounts and General Ledger functions, leading year-end processes, and ensuring compliance with audits.
Candidates should have an accountancy qualification and significant post-qualification experience in financial reporting and audit.
The salary for the position is approximately £58,000, with hybrid working and generous annual leave offered.
Strong analytical, technical accounting skills, and interpersonal abilities are essential for success in this role.

Our Client: A prestigious higher education institution based in London undergoing a major transformation within its finance team.The Role: You will support the Head of Financial Accounting, taking ownership of overseeing the Financial Accounts and General Ledger functions and lead on year-end. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial management.

Lead annual financial statements and ensure compliance with audits
Prepare relevant external returns, in particular OfS returns, such as TRAC, HE-BCI, and AFR.
Maintain excellent working relationships with auditors, banks, and investment managers, and prepare related reports.
Prepare forecasts, manage covenants, and develop technical accounting papers.
Oversee month-end processes

The Successful Candidate:

Holds an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA)
Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, influence, and manage a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build strong working relationships
Significant post-qualification experience in financial reporting, group accounts, and audit
Experience in writing and presenting reports for senior management

What’s on Offer?

c. £58,000 salary
Hybrid-working opportunity
Generous annual leave

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