Finance Accountant - Hackney
A college in the borough of Hackney is looking to appoint a full-time finance accountant. The college is one of the largest in East London but retains its strong local identities.
Responsibilities:
* Provide support to the deputy director of finance in the monthly and annual processes.
* Maintain timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, and take responsibility for the validation and maintenance of the fixed assets register and tax returns.
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete bank reconciliations, and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring accurate posting of receivables and payables.
* Oversee Capital Grant funding, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, proper asset matching, and managing the release of funds.
* Maintain Fixed Asset Reconciliations, including depreciation posting, and conduct regular reviews and physical checks of assets.
* Account for asset disposals in line with accounting standards and safeguard assets by enforcing internal controls.
* Provide regular reports on capital purchases, budget variance analysis, and overall financial performance.
* Manage tax and compliance activities, including VAT, Corporation Returns, and statutory filings.
* Work with the Deputy Director of Finance to ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end processes and support the audit preparation and documentation.
* Maintain technical knowledge of the Open Accounts system, train non-financial staff, and provide high-quality support for administrative queries.
* Act as the operational finance lead for cross-functional improvement projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Qualified accountant or qualified by experience and actively pursuing completion of qualification.
* Technical knowledge in dealing with VAT, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and capital grants.
* Good levels of personal IT use and a willingness to enhance these skills.
* The ability to contribute to the long-term strategic development of the college.
* An understanding of and commitment to Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding, with practical ideas for their implementation in this post.
* Excellent organisational skills, including time management, progress chasing, project management, and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
Benefits:
* Excellent rates of pay.
* Free parking.
* Excellent induction programme.
* Referral scheme.
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