Working across Financial Control and Group Accounting 50:50
Financial Control:
The role will have responsibility for one direct report, being the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and indirectly a team of 16 being the Accounts Receivable Team. Supporting the team to ensure efficient and effective operation.
Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in both accounts receivable and accounts payable, as a key part of the role will be to focus on process improvements. key understanding of internal controls.
There will be involvement in the University’s quarter and year end routines, including preparation of audit files and dealing with audit queries.
Group Accounting:
Analysis and allocation between activity types of costs across the whole University as part of the annual reporting requirements for HEFCE, liaising with departments and academics to understand the different activities and relevant costs.
Excellent spreadsheet skills and ability to analyse data and draw conclusions.
Good communication skills dealing with staff at all levels including senior management.
The work will be cyclical across the two areas (not expected to do everything in the course of a normal working week).