Robert Half are pleased to be partnering exclusively with a professional organisation based in Oxford who operate in the education sector to recruit a Financial Accountant. The Financial Accountant will receive a salary of up to £52,000 along with other attractive benefits including mostly remote working (1 day a week in the office!)
The Financial Accountant will be managing a team of 2 and therefore leadership skills are essential for this role.
Primary responsibilities;
* Lead and develop the Finance Transaction Team, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
* Oversee year-end statutory accounts, ensuring timely completion for external audit approval.
* Ensure effective internal financial controls, managing Finance, credit/debit card systems, and co-managing HR, Payroll, and CRM systems.
* Prepare and oversee monthly accounts, ensuring accurate transactions and supporting the Accounts Manager.
* Manage Dynamics CRM back-office operations, ensuring income reconciliation and representing Finance in system enhancements.
* Oversee weekly payment runs and authorize payments as a second signatory.
* Manage cash flow requirements for senior leadership.
* Perform Treasury management, enforcing banking policies and liaising with banks for smooth operations.
Key experience and attributes;
* Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
* Good people skills, including working with and recognising internal and external stakeholder needs
* Will have successful experience of managing and motivating a finance team for a number of years
* Must have the ability to select, develop and assess the applicability of accounting techniques rather than just apply them
* Must be a problem solver who can operate at all levels within the Finance team to resolve problems if needed
* Experience of using a general ledger is essential as well as managing links to other systems
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