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Financial Accountant
Liral Veget College London —London
- £39,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Annual leave
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8d
Senior Management Accountant
Advania UK —London
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Management
- ERP systems
EMEA Cost Management Analytics / Financial Planning and Analytics(12 Months Mat Cover)
Nomura —London
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Assistant Finance Business Partner
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero —London
- £43,765 - £53,220 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Presentation skills
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Deputy Director Senior Finance Business Partners - Asylum Group & Immigration, Citizenship Service (ICS) and Migration & Borders
Home Office —London
- £86,000 - £96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
14d
Market Risk Analyst
Greenergy —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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2d
Senior Finance Business Partner
Ground Control —Billericay
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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9d
Head of Finance Business Partnering
Imperial War Museums —London
- £65,000 - £67,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Finance Manager
CBRE —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
International Controller
ESO —London
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Audit Manager - Charities and Not-For-Profit Sector
Sayer Vincent —London
- £63,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Accounting
- Leadership
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7d
Deputy Director, Senior Finance Business Partner - Portfolio & Programme Finance
Home Office —London
- £86,000 - £96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Driving
7d
Financial Controller
Systemiq —London
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Leadership
Quick apply
Equity Product Control (Vice President)
Nomura —London
- Management
- Project management
- Communication skills
Deal Structuring and Pricing Manager
Accenture —London
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Accounting
Head of Transformation & Assurance
Home Office —London
- £86,000 - £96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
Senior Manager - Tax
Advania UK —London
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Accounting
- Tax experience

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Financial Accountant
Liral Veget College London —London
Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger functions. Previous experience within an education, nursery, school or multi-site organisation.
£39,000 - £42,000 a year
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Arena Racing Company —London
1-2 years’ experience in a similar role. Team player with pronounced numerical affinity and accuracy. The Financial Accountant will support the Group Finance…

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Financial Accountant

Liral Veget College London
London

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Job details

Full-time
£39,000 - £42,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Contract management
Sage
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
ACA
Accounting software
Financial report writing
Xero
Accounting
QuickBooks
CIMA
Payroll
Financial accounting
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week

About Us

We are a growing education-based organisation committed to delivering high-quality education, early years provision and specialist support services. Our organisation operates a range of educational settings and associated services, and we are seeking an experienced, proactive and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about financial excellence, strong governance and supporting educational outcomes through effective financial management.

About the Role

Reporting to the Directors, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in managing the organisation's financial operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and providing accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, prepare management accounts, monitor budgets, manage cash flow, support audits, and ensure effective financial controls are maintained across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems.
Manage the general ledger, journals, accruals and prepayments.
Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
Produce budget variance reports and financial analysis.
Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger functions.
Monitor income, expenditure and financial performance across departments.
Support payroll reconciliation and financial reporting.
Assist with grant funding and education-related funding reconciliations where applicable.
Coordinate the annual external audit and respond to audit queries.
Maintain strong internal financial controls and governance arrangements.
Produce financial reports for Directors and senior leaders.
Monitor financial risks and recommend improvements.
Support procurement and contract administration from a financial perspective.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations and organisational policies.
Contribute to process improvements and continuous development within the Finance Department.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.

Essential Requirements

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or be actively studying towards one.
Significant experience working in a financial accounting role.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience preparing management accounts.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
Experience preparing VAT returns.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar financial systems.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement.

Desirable

Previous experience within an education, nursery, school or multi-site organisation.
Knowledge of education funding arrangements.
Experience supporting external audits.
Understanding of payroll processes.
Experience working with finance dashboards and management reporting.
Knowledge of procurement and contract management.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Support towards professional qualifications (where applicable).
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Pension scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Employee wellbeing initiatives.
Access to ongoing training and development.

Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity verification and Right to Work checks in accordance with current legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant looking to make a meaningful contribution within an education-focused organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £39,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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