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Financial Accountant

Oakley Hill

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 6JE, England

Full Time

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Oakley Hill is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for a leading independent school near Maidenhead.
The role involves managing operational budgets, overseeing fee management, and providing VAT advice while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
Candidates should be qualified accountants (preferably ACCA or ACA) with proven experience in VAT and excellent communication skills.
The position requires a collaborative finance professional with a passion for the education sector and a strategic mindset.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant experience in financial management.

Oakley Hill is working with a leading independent school based near Maidenhead seeking to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant to provide essential financial insights, management, and legal compliance.

Main responsibilities will include:

Collaborating on operational budgets & five-year plans.
Overseeing fee management, including invoices, collections, and debtor analysis.
Provision of VAT advice, managing computations, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
Producing financial reports and rolling forecasts for SLT.
Ensuring financial governance, audit readiness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Supporting the financial management of capital and maintenance projects.

We’re looking for a dedicated, passionate and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. In particular we would welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:

Qualified Accountant (preferably ACCA or ACA)
Knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
Proven experience and knowledge of VAT, including explaining complex concepts to non-finance colleagues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to support school outcomes.
Passion for working within the education sector (previous education sector experience is not required).

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