Job Vacancy Details
Senior Management Accountant
Further Education
Bath
Permanent
Updated June 22, 2008
To provide the Deputy Director of Finance with meaningful, accurate and timely management information; oversee the production of the monthly management accounts and support the academic areas in respect of financial matters.
Principal Duties Include:
• Review month end reconciliations and control accounts prepared by the management accountant, sales and purchase ledger managers.
• Review all fee income and ensure that it is correctly analysed between the appropriate ledger codes and that it relates to the correct period.
• Prepare, with the assistance of the management accountant, and review the monthly management accounts.
• Prepare capital project statements and monitor against budget.
• Investigate variances identified in the management accounts.
• Analyse and report on income and expenditure at course level.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Liaise with, make enquiries of and assist with financial queries raised by academic department budget managers.
• Present financial information to academic budget managers.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and upload to the ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly student information reports.
Who we're looking for
CCAB qualified or part qualified.
Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office including: developing and analysing Excel spreadsheets and databases.
Experience of completing and reviewing month end routines.
Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts.
Experience of achieving performance targets and delivering to strict deadlines.
Experience of year accounts preparation.
Excellent analytical skills and methodical approach with ability to pay close attention to detail.
The ability to act proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to more senior managers.
A thorough understanding of accounting procedures, office systems and general process and the ability to translate that understanding to ensure the effective working of the particular processes and systems of the College.
The written and oral communication skills necessary to initiate and respond to correspondence, to make notes and minutes of meetings and to deal with other forms of communication.
The interpersonal skills necessary to sustain effective relationships on behalf of the College and external bodies and with its suppliers.
The ability to work accurately with detailed information and to ensure that practical tasks are effectively implemented.
About our client
City of Bath College has been providing education since its conception as an educational institution in 1892. The College prides itself on providing training for the region's future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.
Students of all ages choose City of Bath College for its diverse range of courses, excellent facilities and supportive learning environment. The College now has over 8000 students enrolled onto one of over 1600 full or part time courses with a thriving programme for international students and courses ranging from entry level to Higher Education.
The attractive city centre campus is a five minute walk from the main rail and bus stations, offering excellent regional and national transport links, with the historic buildings of Bath right on the doorstep.
What's on offer
Salary circa £25k with final salary pension. Study Support if necessary and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0117-927 6509.
Job Ref: 12977151
Your application will be sent to Emily Wells.
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