College Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Oxfordshire, Oxford
- Salary
- £275 - £300 per day
- Closing date
- Sep 30, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- Education & Training
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
This role will oversee the management of the accounting function to UK GAAP standards. It will also include involvement of preparation and presentation of quarterley management accounts.
Client Details
My client is in the heart of Oxford seeking interim support for a College Accountant.
Description
Key responsibilities of the College Accountant:
- Management of accounting function under UK GAAP standards
- Preparation of quarterly management accounts
- Lead and motivate the Accounts team
- Budget preparation for all College cost centres
- Provide colleagues with financial data and analysis
- Liaison with investment managers
- Preparation of the College's annual accounts
- Liaison with external auditors
- Provide analysis, business planning and scenario modelling
- Oversee College's cash management, including preparation of bank accounts and invoice payments
- Prepare cash flow forecasts
- Balance sheets
Profile
The successful College Accountant:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Experience as either a College Accountant or Finance Manager in Higher Education
- Experience leading and motivating a team
- Demonstratable experience of the key responsibilities n a similar role
Job Offer
For the successful College Accountant there is a daily rate of circa £300 per day, enhance skills and knowledge in the non profit and charities sector and opportunity to work in one of the prestigious Oxford Colleges.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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