Financial Accountant
JOB_53418194722636Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Salary Up To £58k Plus Fantastic Benefits
Higher Education – Financial Accountant – Salary Up to £58k Plus Fantastic Benefits – 18M+ FTC - Manchester
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What you'll need to succeed
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Leading Northwest University with a reputation for excellence in the sector.
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. This role has arisen due to internal secondments onto a long-term project within the University and will initially be an 18–24 month FTC but with the possibility for extension depending on the progress of the project.
What you'll need to succeed
- You will be a fully qualified Accountant at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level.
- You will have relevant experience working within Financial controls and a background in large, complex organisations (Shared Services), including subsidiaries and consolidation.
- You will have a strong technical accounting and analytical skillset – extensive experience of Statutory accounts / Statutory reporting (FRS102), Regulatory reporting (OFS Return) and working within Audit or liaising with internal and external auditors is essential.
- You will be an excellent communicator and able to push back / problem solve when needed with senior non-financial managers and nonqualified colleagues.
- Higher Education experience is desirable for this role but not essential.
The opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation, alongside a well-established Senior Financial Accountant within a fantastic team environment, and where your skill set as an experienced finance professional can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £58k plus excellent benefits.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Financial AccountantJOB_534181947226362025-09-092025-12-07
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