We are currently partnering with a leading educational body based in Birmingham, who are recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer (Management Accountant) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of £38,000 to £44,000 per annum (subject to experience) and is due to start as soon as possible, subject to notice period.

This role will operate on a hybrid basis, with three days per week based on-site in the office and two days working from home.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Advising budget holders and senior managers on financial management, forecasts and variances

• Identifying and implementing process improvements for efficiency and transparency

• Leading audits, maintaining financial integrity, and ensuring compliance with regulations

• Providing finance and accounancy support for departments and projects

• Supporting payroll processes, statutory returns, and project costing

• Producing accurate, timely manegement information and financial reports

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on funding, reporting, and compliance

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Experience providing finance support to senior managers

• Part-qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) or equivalent experience

• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with financial systems

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with accuracy

• Higher education finance experience and knowledge of external grant funding processes is desirable

Rewards and benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 40 days including bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure

• Many family friendly policies to be taken advantage of

• Sickness/absence entitlement

• Local Government pension scheme

• Travel card scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Car share scheme

• Excellent access to CPD and development activities

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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