Senior Financial Accountant

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Our client, an established institution in the Higher Education sector is seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of accurate, insightful financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Job Title: Senior Financial AccountantLocation: Remote

Salary: Up to c.£55,000 depending on experience + Excellent pension + benefits

Job Type: Full -Time, Permanent

Senior Financial Accountant - Key Responsibilities:

Handle and manipulate large volumes of financial data, presenting clear, interrogatable summaries to support strategic and operational decision-making
Lead on key sector-specific financial returns and compliance, including HESA and TRAC submissions
Support statutory reporting, VAT compliance, and pension scheme accounting
Engage with colleagues across finance and non-finance functions to ensure high-quality reporting and data integrity
Identify and implement improvements to financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting processes

Senior Financial Accountant – You:
Strong background in Higher Education finance, with experience of HESA, TRAC, VAT, and pensions
Advanced Excel skills essential – including use of Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial data visualisation
Proven ability to analyse, interpret and present complex financial data in a clear, accessible format
Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with demonstrable sector expertise
Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a remote-working environment

Senior Financial Accountant - Offer Includes:
Salary up to circa £55,000, depending on experience
Fully remote working arrangement
Excellent pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits
An opportunity to contribute to a respected institution in the Higher Education sector, with a focus on data-driven insight and compliance excellence

Application Process:

To express your interest or to request further information, please apply or get in touch today

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