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Michael Page

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified management accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a friendly nature. Charity or education sector experience is a plus.
  • You will produce financial reports, assist with audits, manage the purchase cycle, oversee debt collection, process journals, handle VAT returns, monitor budgets, and secure financial documents.

Requirements

  • - Prior experience in the charity or education sector would be beneficial, but not essential.
  • - You will be an experienced management accountant, who is fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • - You will also be a competent self starter able to take initiative and communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues.
  • - To fit in with the team you will demonstrate a friendly nature with personal integrity, a flexible yet reliable attitude to work.

Responsibilities

  • Producing and presenting accurate reports and financial summaries as requested
  • Assisting with year end and audit cycle
  • Overseeing the purchase cycle and advising on supplier queries, when necessary
  • Managing the proper collection, reconciliation and banking of monies, including debt collection processes for all fee and non-fee income
  • Processing and posting of journals
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation and submission of VAT Returns on a quarterly basis
  • Input extra charges onto student accounts as they are incurred
  • Invoicing with regard to all non-fee income sources
  • Monitoring expenditure budgets on a monthly basis, and reporting to budget holders as appropriate, offering advice to them to ensure that best value is achieved
  • Managing the filing, storage and security of financial and accounting documents

FAQs

What is the job title for this role?

The job title for this role is Financial Controller.

What type of institution is this position associated with?

This position is associated with a leading institution in the Arts sector, specifically one of the UK's largest specialist schools.

What are the key responsibilities of the Financial Controller?

Key responsibilities include producing and presenting financial reports, assisting with year-end and audit cycles, overseeing the purchase cycle, managing collections and reconciliations, processing journals, and monitoring expenditure budgets.

Is prior experience in the charity or education sector required?

Prior experience in the charity or education sector is beneficial but not essential.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and have experience as a management accountant.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £50,000 to £60,000.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a statutory pension, 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays.

Who should applicants contact for more information about the job?

Applicants should contact Sadie Johnson for more information about the job.

What personal qualities are sought in a candidate for this role?

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a friendly nature, personal integrity, and a flexible yet reliable attitude to work.

Will the Financial Controller manage a team?

Yes, the Financial Controller will manage a small team.

Michael Page

Human Resources
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile. Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal. Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.