Financial Accountant - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your Job Purpose:The Year-End Financial Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of the university's financial year-end processes. This includes preparing statutory financial statements, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and sector-specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Year-End Close Process
  • Lead the preparation and coordination of year-end financial reporting.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
  • Manage the year-end timetable and deliverables across departments.
• Financial Statements & Reporting
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance.
  • Support the production of the annual financial report for stakeholders.
• Audit & Compliance
  • Act as the primary contact for external auditors during the year-end audit.
  • Provide documentation, explanations, and support to ensure a smooth audit process.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial regulations

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial data and resolve queries.
  • Provide guidance and training on year-end procedures and accounting standards.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline year-end processes and improve reporting accuracy.
  • Contribute to finance system upgrades and automation initiatives.

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in the higher education or public sector.
• Understanding of charity accounting and regulatory frameworks.

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