Financial Accountant (Subsidiaries)

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 reconciliations.
• 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.

About you
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.

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.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 18^th March 2025, 23:55.

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.

Our culture
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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