Financial Accounting Specialist

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Financial Accounting Specialist

This role is based within the Central Finance Department of the University, where you will be responsible for the preparation of the statutory accounts of the University, centralised input of financial data to the SAP finance system and other financial systems, and the book-keeping, accounts maintenance and preparation of accounts for the University's subsidiaries and other related organisations.

With overall accountability to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for the book-keeping and accounts preparation for a number of the University's subsidiaries, including purchase ledger, sales invoices, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all areas of accounts preparation for companies, providing accounting services to a number of companies which will be your responsibility.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that's 42 days a year
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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