Interim Senior Financial Accounting Manager

2 months ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

The Role and Department

The Financial Transactional Team represents the larger part of the Finance Department and includes all the processing and compliance functions including Cash Management, Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Student Services and Credit control and responsibility for the Financial Accounts (FTE 47). The Interim Senior Financial Accounting Manager is a key role within the Finance Department, reporting to the Financial Controller and supporting the Head of Financial Accounting.

The role is responsible for complex Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Cashflow forecasting, support with year end audit and production of financial statements, continuous improvement, developing processes and SOP's along with supporting the Financial Transactional Teams with identifying Oracle Fusion improvements and optimisation, prioritising developments and working cross functional to ensure delivery in agreed timescales.

The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 40% office based per week however may increase to meet business needs, eg month end, audit etc.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

  • 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year.
  • The University closes between Christmas and New Year
  • We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
  • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
  • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
  • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
  • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
  • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
  • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
  • A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.
  • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.

Up to £54,395 per annum



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