Financial Accountant - Group (fixed term)

Area

Financial Management

Location

UK Other

Salary

£45,413 to £57,422 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Reference

FAB90325

The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research.

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Group Accountant reporting to Head of Finance Planning and Analysis. This role will provide maternity cover for the current post-holder on a fixed term / secondment basis for 12 months.

As Group Accountant, you will lead a small team responsible for the collation and coordination of the group management accounts, development of the group financial statements, and supporting the external audit process.

Following the successful implementation of a new finance, HR and procurement system, you will play a key role in maximising the benefit of the new system through improved reporting and financial control.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in coordinating and producing financial statements complying with accounting standards
• Has experience of dealing with external auditors and managing audit engagements
• Is a strong communicator at all levels
• Demonstrates team leadership
• Has experience of supporting change management

What We Offer In Return

• A friendly and diverse working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a blended approach of office and home working.
• As a university, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help you reach your full potential.
• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 43 days' holiday allowance (including Bank Holidays and university closure days) and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months, where the hours of work will be 36.25 hours per week.

Please contact Paul Steeples (paul.steeples@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have any questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.

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