Financial Accountant (097617-R)

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The University of Surrey is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Guildford, just 30 miles from London. Since 1891, we have been dedicated to solving global challenges, leading research and innovation, and fuelling generations of students with a spirit of curiosity and a desire to improve the world we live in. We have some of the best new academic, library, sports, arts and accommodation facilities of any university in the UK, as well as one of the most envied Professional Training placement programmes in the world.

In 2016 The University of Surrey was voted ‘University of the Year’ and ‘University of the Year for Student Experience’ in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016. We have ambitions to be one of the world’s leading universities and have significantly strengthened our position, earning top 10 rankings in UK league tables. Our heritage shows a recurring theme of doing things differently – and achieving notable results.

Your new role

As a key member of the Financial Accounts team, this role will provide a technical and supervisory function within the team and across the Finance department in areas of treasury, financial accounting, financial controls and taxation, in order to help meet reporting deadlines and to deliver a robust and professional finance function.

You will lead on the University and subsidiary company cashflow forecasting to provide accurate and timely information for senior management.

You willlead the control account reconciliation process, providing support where necessary, to help maintain the accuracy of financial reporting. You will also ensure the University has the optimal spread of cash investments in order to maximise investment returns whilst managing risk to an acceptable level.

Provide support to the Senior Financial Accountant on taxation matters, predominantly VAT but also Corporation Tax, and provide cover in their absence.Deal with more complex tax issues and assist with the development of the University tax strategy.

Provide accounting services for the University’s subsidiaries, including the preparation of financial statements. Report to subsidiary boards throughout the year, attending meetings as required.

Work with other team members to meet the reporting requirements of the University’s regulatory body, HEFCE, and other external bodies. Mentor, develop and coach other team members.

Be responsible for the Financial Accounting team’s content on the Finance intranet pages, ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are available and regularly reviewed and updated.

What you’ll need to succeed

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) plus relevant experience showing clear professional development or qualified by experience.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, theory and practice of financial accounting, financial controls and treasury.

Knowledge and understanding of tax legislation, particularly VAT and Corporation Tax

Knowledge and/or experience of FRS102 or international accounting standards

Good working knowledge of Excel

A detailed knowledge of AGRESSO or similar large scale accounting software package

What you’ll get in return

We believe in giving you an opportunity to get more from your job, by helping you grow and progress, by acknowledging your talent, and by rewarding you well. In joining our exciting and vibrant community, you will give us your energy, enthusiasm and the drive to make a difference, which is why you will have access to a number of different benefits, including; 25 days holiday, an additional 7 university days, bank holidays, generous pension scheme, study support package, sports park reduced membership, family support and season ticket loans.

Previous applicants for the position need not apply, for more information please contact Ian Prebble (Head of Financial Accounting) at I.Prebble@surrey.ac.uk.

Please apply online through the button below.

Closing Date: 18 Feb 2018
Category: Professional Services