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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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