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Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Financial Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £35,000 per annum |
Overview
An excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a well-established academy in South Yorkshire. This opportunity is based at the academy's central office in Sheffield. Client Details Page Personnel are representing a leading academy trust in South Yorkshire. This role would suit a Finance Manager or an Accountant looking to join the education sector during a period of growth for a leading South Yorkshire Academy. The trust currently includes over 25 schools, predominantly across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley & Doncaster. Description Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, responsible for all journals and final balances including performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts; provide support for month end, and statutory accounts process; intercompany accounts management; responsible for updating and managing the Prepayment of invoices schedule; to provide support for both internal and external audit, ensuring compliance to procedures; to assist with the completion of returns for submission to external bodies/agencies, including Pension submission, and HMRC compliance (including Reclaim tax). Other duties include being responsible for fixed asset management; responsible for Central bank account reconciliations; ensure compliance to accounting standards and procedures; liaise with payroll providers and gathering of payroll related information with preparation of monthly payroll journals; collate and manage database for contracts and leases; provide monthly reporting and ad hoc reports as and when required; play a key role in contributing and supporting the development of the financial accounting system; be the first line support for PS financials queries; and other duties as required. Profile Candidates wishing to apply to the role should have: Previously worked in an accountant or finance manager role Relevant studies/qualifications or be qualified by experience Great communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent computer literacy Knowledge of audit (desirable) Job Offer The successful candidate will receive an excellent opportunity to join a leading academy, with a salary of 35,000-42,000 dependent on experience & qualifications, plus a number of excellent benefits including: Flexible working and working from home (dependent on business needs) 28 days annual leave Bank Holidays Christmas closure days Free parking Option for study/qualification support