[ref. k38244200] Interim College Accountant

About Our Client

Our client is a highly esteemed, educational institution in the heart of Oxford. Renowned for their commitment to academic excellence and an inclusive approach to learning, they have a long-standing reputation within the not-for-profit sector.

Job Description

This position is based in Oxford, responsibilities include:

• Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and the annual Partial Exemption adjustment
• Prepare and post endowment gains/losses and movement journals on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare and post nominal ledger journals, including depreciation and ad-hoc adjustments
• Review creditors, debtors, and balance sheet items, making adjustments as necessary
• Support month-end routines, including analysis of variances and commentary against budget
• Post pension scheme and subsidiary journals
• Assist with statutory year-end accounts and respond to audit queries
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for budget holders and senior managers
• Help prepare cashflow forecasts

The Successful Applicant

A successful College Accountant you will be:

• A Qualified Accountant
• Can commute daily into central Oxford
• Confident working with journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting independently
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• A good understanding of SORP

• Office based role with some hybrid working
• An inclusive and supportive work culture.
• Temporary role with potential for extension.
• A vibrant and intellectually stimulating work environment in Oxford.
• An opportunity to contribute to an institution of academic excellence.

Join us and contribute to a noble cause while enhancing your professional growth. Apply today for an enriching experience in the not-for-profit sector.