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Financial Accountant (Subsidiaries)
Vacancy ID
11605
College/Service
Professional Services and Operations
Location
Hybrid – CSM King’s Cross/Home
Salary
£43,762 to £52,246 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Hours
35
Apply by
18 March 2025, 11:55 pm
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The opportunity
Are you a highly skilled qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting or auditing? University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a Financial Accountant (Subsidiaries) to play a key role within our Accounting Services team.
The Accounting Services team leads on the delivery of statutory and regulatory financial reporting as well as managing audit and corporation tax compliance for the group. The team also supports the delivery of the University strategy by advising and supporting on financial implications, impact and treatment of key areas of focus and decision making. As part of this high-performing function, you will be responsible for statutory financial reporting, financial accounting, and the tax affairs of UAL Short Courses Limited, and other subsidiaries.
This will involve:
- Managing the day-to-day accounting and financial processing functions of Short Courses, with direct responsibility for sales ledger, cashbook, banking, and general ledger processing and reconcilations
- Reviewing and monitoring financial processes, identifying areas for development and implementing changes
- Leading the preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP
- Managing the corporation tax position for UAL Short Courses and other subsidiaries
- Leading external audits and preparing financial information to satisfy internal and external stakeholders
If you are looking to take the next step in your accounting career and want to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, then we would love to hear from you.
Your profile
You will possess a CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification, along with strong technical accounting knowledge of UK financial reporting standards and a good working knowledge of financial reporting systems.
In addition to this, you will need previous experience of working in a fast-moving financial environment, including experience of working with large data sets and experience of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with UK GAAP.
As a strong IT user, you will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills will also be essential for success in this role.
If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.
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