Job description
Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant in East London on a full time permanent basis with reputable College. This Finance Officer role is paying up to £57, per annum.
The Finance Officer will be helping with financial accounts across the college and supporting the wider team. The college are value driven and offer hybrid working.
Main Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:
1. Support the Director of Finance with financial management, including medium-term financial plans, capital plans, budgets, forecasts, and capital projects.
2. Embed financial regulations, processes, and procedures for finance and procurement.
3. Lead financial planning, management, and reporting for all grant-funded projects.
4. Develop and review finance systems to improve timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, and value for money.
5. Provide leadership, training, advice, and support to the Finance Team for quality improvement.
6. Oversee system maintenance and lead system developments within the Finance Team.
Person Specification of the Senior Accountant:
7. Part or fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with evidence of CPD in the last 2 years.
8. Proven project accounting experience and understanding of statutory and legislative frameworks for colleges.
9. Experience in delivering effective management services, financial system/process development, and maintaining finance systems.
10. Skilled in Excel (advanced), Word (intermediate), and Outlook, with excellent financial management and administrative skills.
11. Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, able to present complex data clearly and manage resources cost-effectively.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to CPD, developing finance colleagues, and promoting equality and diversity.
Benefits and Package
13. £57,
14. 36 hours per week
15. Flexible working hours
16. Hybrid working
17. Generous annual leave
18. Pension contribution
Next steps
If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please apply to discuss this further.
Closing date: 15th July
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.