Financial Reporting Accountant

(Interim) Location: London (hybrid) Contract: Interim for at least 3 months / Opportunity to go permanent Start Date: October Salary £50-55,000 (converted to a day rate) We are seeking a capable Financial Reporting Accountant to join a large organisation within the education / professional services sector. This role reports to the Associate Director of finance in a team that provides a full financial service to all areas of the establishment. Key tasks include: Be a key contributor in the production of external financial reporting for the site, in particular the year-end financial statements and reporting to the Office for Students. Manage production of financial reporting for the site's associate companies, in particular the year-end financial statements and monthly management accounts. Maintain a strong internal control environment including producing monthly internal accounting controls pack, including balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and mitigating risks. Support the Senior Finance Manager, External Reporting and Associate Director, External Reporting and Finance function, including; researching technical accounting queries, liaising with key advisers, preparation of ad hoc reporting and supporting projects as required. Liaise with auditors concerning queries and completion of the financial statements Manage the production of month end and financial reporting for the student association Monitor spend for core Finance cost centres, preparing monthly analysis and assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Weekly postings of catering income including appropriate VAT treatment Review of supplier BACS runs Support on Treasury matters such as the development of robust cash reporting procedures and investment reconciliations

Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills Required: Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant with similar experience Financial management experience and commercial acumen. Experience of software related to own area of specialism, with the ability to build basic models or tools. Working knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation in the area of specialism. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues. Knowledge of business education/specialist area would be advantageous