Financial Accountant

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing:

• Takes lead responsibility for the statutory accounting and reporting. Preparing annual audited financial statements, for the University and its subsidiary’s

• Take a lead role in reviewing and interpreting current and proposed financial legislation and documents that impact on regulatory reporting.

• Provides technical advice and assistance to the Finance team in relation to financial reporting.

• Lead the University’s treasury management function including the daily management of surplus cash and the investigation of new options.

• Act as the principal point of contact on all tax matters, for HM Revenue and Customs and for the University’s tax advisors.

Qualifications/ experience:

• CCAB qualified accountant.
• Finance and accountancy skills
• Experience of a wide range of financial accounting, treasury management and tax matters including preparation of Financial Statements.
• Experience of interpreting and advising on complex technical standards and regulations
• Experience of developing systems, procedures and internal controls
• Leadership and management of teams operating financial processes, financial controls, in an environment characterised by high degrees of accuracy.
• Development of policies, procedures and guidelines
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Kalsoom Hussain on 01274 232245 & k.hussain67@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.

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Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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