Head of Financial Accounting

1 week ago

Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

**Head of Financial Accounting** **(**Job Number**:24000989**)**

Finance

Grade 9: - £57,696 - £64,914 per annum

Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time

**Contracted Hours per Week**: 35

**Working Arrangements**: Hybrid with at least 40% on site

**Closing Date**: 16-Jun-2024, 5:59:00 PM

**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement**: Not Applicable.

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**The University**

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

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

The role is responsible for the Accounts Payable, Cash Management and Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Financial Accounts Teams within the wider Transactional Finance Team. The role includes Treasury services Team (FTE 9), Accounts Payable team (FTE 12) and Financial Accounting Team (FTE 10). The areas covered by these teams are cashiers, posting all bank statements receipts and payments both sterling and foreign, Payroll Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Cashflow forecasting daily/weekly/monthly, Endowments, Loans etc., payment of invoices, BACS runs, and preparation of lead schedules for external audit.

**Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 8th July 2024.**

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

**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 ample 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, we can 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.

**Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion**

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We

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