Job Description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

We are seeking a

Part or Fully Qualified Accountant

to join the newly formed management team, at a time of significant development of our services and focus.

This vital role involves ?

business partnering

, preparing

management and statutory accounts

, assisting with

forecasting

, and providing

expert financial advice

. You'll monitor performance, ensure controls, and lead our

Accounts Payable and Procurement team

.

If you're highly skilled in

Excel

, possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a dynamic environment, you're the one we're looking for!

Salary

: 43,622 - 48,511 p.a. Generous

35 days annual leave

+ bank holidays + college closure days

Hybrid working options

Excellent employee

benefits

package Based at Royal Leamington Spa College

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

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BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As a senior member of the Finance department you will be responsible for supervision of business areas, business partnering both Campus and Central Functions and assist with the preparation of forecasts and the monthly Management Accounts, as well as the annual Financial Statements, in line with the College's Financial Planning Calendar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Act as the key financial reporting contact within the College and reviewer for the various business areas, providing expert financial reporting and advice, technical accounting, analysis and business-planning support.

? Provide procurement advice to budget holders, with regards to obtaining and evidencing value for money in line with Managing Public Money regulations

? Provide financial reports and statistics to governors, senior leadership and managers as required.

? Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying areas of improvement or concern, and providing guidance and support to department heads.

? Carry out assigned month-end procedures on a timely basis including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and processing of journals.

? Ensure the processes and accounting methods used within the team are appropriate, accurate and efficient in nature.

? Act as a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting, adding value to projects run by other departments within the College.

? Supporting the development of financial plans including budgeting and forecasting for the short and medium-term, with a particular focus on cash flow.

? Support the preparation of the College's (and its subsidiaries) annual statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, regulatory returns to the DfE and others, forecasts and the annual budget.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

? Part or fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or ACCA)

? Relevant experience with proven and demonstrable technical skills

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

? Experience managing financial control activities to the highest standards within a finance function (producing management and statutory accounts for financial audit)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,622.00-48,511.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leamington Spa CV32: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you fully or partially qualified as an Accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or ACCA)?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/06/2025
Reference ID: CS11793