Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Salary Up To £57k Plus Fantastic Benefits
Financial Accountant – Higher Education - Salary Up to £57k Plus Fantastic Benefits - 18Month+ FTC
Your new company
Northwest University with a reputation for excellence.
Your new role
As Financial Accountant, you will be working in a key role supporting the Senior Financial Accountant to ensure that the financial control processes are relevant and fit for purpose and cover the whole University as they prepare to develop and implement changes to the current Finance system.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified Accountant at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level with relevant experience in similar roles and a background in large and complex organisations (including subsidiaries and consolidation).
You will have a strong technical accounting and analytical skillset including balance sheet reconciliations and year-end reporting, and proficiency with computer accounting systems and Excel skills. You will be an excellent communicator and able to push back when needed with senior non-financial managers.
You will have a strong technical accounting and analytical skillset including balance sheet reconciliations and year-end reporting, and proficiency with computer accounting systems and Excel skills. You will be an excellent communicator and able to push back when needed with senior non-financial managers.
What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work alongside a well-established Senior Financial Accountant within a fantastic team environment, and where your skill set can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.
What you need to do now
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