Our Client
This University is a world?leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. It advances global health equity through multidisciplinary research, spanning areas such as infectious diseases, vaccines, and climate change, while also providing policy guidance and training the next generation of health leaders.
The Role
This higher education institution is offering an opportunity to lead a team and serve as the primary point of contact for all financial reporting and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, preparation, and audit of the organisation’s annual financial statements, working closely with the Financial Accountant and external auditors.
- Develop efficient reporting templates and processes in TechOne for annual and quarterly reporting.
- Lead implementation of the new FEHE SORP FRS102, including updated revenue and lease accounting standards. Prepare an impact assessment and produce a mock year?end (P9) set of accounts ahead of the 26/27 year end.
- Review and update finance policies and regulations, creating supporting communications and training where needed.
- Improve business processes following TechOne and Worktribe implementation, identifying inefficiencies and future development opportunities.
- Oversee the organisation’s tax affairs, supporting the Tax Manager on VAT returns, corporation tax and international VAT compliance for online learners.
- Provide guidance and approvals to direct reports.
The Successful Candidate
- Strong experience preparing annual financial statements under recognised accounting standards; sector?specific SORP experience desirable.
- Skilled in working with external auditors
- experience within the Higher Education Sector
What’s on Offer?
18 months FTC
