Financial Accountant

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science Full time

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance (Pay award pending). A market supplement may also be considered.

The Financial Accountant is part of the Financial Reporting and Compliance (FRC) team within the wider Finance Division. The FRC team are responsible for the financial statement preparation, management of the year-end audit process, supporting the School's treasury management as well as preparation & reconciliation of the monthly balance sheet & cashflow reports for LSE, its subsidiaries & other related entities.

You would report to the Group Financial Accountant and would be responsible for effective and efficient financial accounting, implementing & reviewing financial controls, reconciling and managing the School's balance sheet items, reporting on the School's subsidiaries financial performance and supervising a team of up to 3 staff.

Candidates should have:

- Substantial financial accounting experience & skills

- Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA)

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Experience in communicating financial issues in a straightforward and succinct way to non-financially trained staff (verbally and in written form)

- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel (look-up functions, if/sum-if, pivot tables)

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd August UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews are planned for 8th to 13th August 2024.

£50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance (Pay award pending). A market supplement may also be considered.



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