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Senior Financial Accountant (Maternity cover)
HYBRID / LOCATION (1 - 2 days/week in the office)
SALARY: £70,000 - 75,000
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 1 October 2024 - 30 November 2025

91Ô­´´ is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world. As the company behind the world’s most influential university ranking, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals and our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.

We're hiring for a Senior Financial Accountant (Maternity cover) which is key to the development of our Finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant is crucial in delivering both internal and external reporting requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow a well-established brand working in a dynamic and well-funded digital education business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of annual statutory accounts at both the Group and Subsidiary level, including the preparation of various supporting schedules. Accounting under UK GAAP / FRS 102 and US GAAP.
• Lead the Group’s annual audit, including the interim audit, and be the main point of contact with the audit team.
• Work closely with the Group’s tax advisors to produce the annual corporation tax returns, including any supporting schedules.
• Production of supporting documentation for future R&D claims, in conjunction with the Group’s tax advisors.
• Managed the overseas audits and tax returns (Australia, US & Singapore).
• Ensuring the Group’s capex policy is adhered to, including review of new projects.
• Responsibility for compiling the annual PSA return and submitting to HMRC.
• Responsibility for the monthly internal reporting, including balance sheet, cash flow etc.
• Production of the monthly bank covenants reporting.
• Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working closely with various internal stakeholders to determine the revenue recognition policy for new products being launched, ensuring that they adhere to accounting standards and are setup correctly in all systems.
• Maintain the Group’s accounting policies, including assessing any changes in FRS 102 and US GAAP which may affect the Group’s reporting.
• Involvement in any future acquisitions, including assessing accounting policies, and making changes where required to align to Group policies. Previous experience with business combination accounting would be advantageous.
• Assist Financial Controller to ensure financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively.
• Working closely with both the Financial Planning and Finance Business Partnering teams.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support the Financial Controller as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Practice background or 2+ years post qualified and strong technical experience.
• Experience in the preparation of year end statutory accounts and tax compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102. In addition, US GAAP would be advantageous.
• Proven experience of developing solid relationships with key stakeholders and being able to influence decision making, including challenging stakeholders where necessary.
• Be a clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Process driven with meticulous attention to detail.
• Working to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Be able to hit the ground running with minimal assistance.
• Experience in a SaaS or recurring revenue business would be highly advantageous.

You do You
You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That’s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.