Interim Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Richmond, United Kingdom Mature Accountants ltd Full time

Our client is an independent university based in SW London. They are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant to run month end/year end processes, perform bank recs, control account reconciliations on a 6 month contract.

The post holder will support the Deputy Director of Finance to deliver an efficient and effective support focused finance service and deputise as required. S/he will provide oversight and responsibility for all ledgers and drive efficient working capitalmanagement. With responsibility for the preparation of draft statutory financial statements, both UK and US, and other statistical and tax returns. They will provide advice, guidance and support to the senior management on a range of accounting and legislativematters. The post holder will also support the Head of FP&A and Policy, and lead on the technical implications of planned system and process developments. The Interim FA will attend meetings as delegated by the Deputy Director of Finance and jointly deputisewith the Head of FP&A in the absence of the Deputy Director of Finance.

**The Interim FA’s main duties are to**:

- ensure that all legislative requirements are met with regard to all aspects of company law, accounting rules and guidelines and advise and inform the leadership of the Group of changes and implications of changes to legislation;
- prepare draft annual statutory consolidated Financial Statements and through liaison with external auditors ensure controls are in place and accounts are reconciled to deliver a clean audit each year;
- be responsible for the treasury function of the University. This includes ensuring that all cash balances work to achieve the best possible returns for the Group. It will involve providing advice, recommendations and guidance that is compliant with theTreasury Policy and to include management and reporting on the liquidity of the Group on a regular basis;
- be responsible for the Procurement Function of the University; ensuring that all contracts are tendered for and awarded within the Financial Regulations of the University and meet all external legislative requirements ensuring that best value is achievedfor the University Group;
- review and authorise the monthly payroll process, working with the Payments Officer and HR in maintaining an efficient service. Provision of cover for payroll requirements, where necessary;
- support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required
- adhere to and promote the University’s health and safety policies and procedures

**Skills Required**:

- Qualified Accountant;
- in depth knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures;
- experience of preparing consolidated financial statements and achieving clean audits;
- experience of providing a procurement service within a complex set of rules and regulations;
- experience of working to ensure financial controls are robust and fully implemented;
- experience of working with non-financial managers and helping them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the financial environment they operate in;
- experience of preparation and review of VAT, Tax and other legislative compliant returns;
- ability to consider wider impact of decisions, assessing possible outcomes and their likelihood, challenging decisions appropriately to ensure consideration and processes are robust;
- ability to converse and be credible at all levels within and across an organisation, with strong written and verbal presentation and influencing skills;
- commitment to ongoing personal development.

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