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Financial Accountant

Location: St. Albans
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Salary: £60k per annum
Type: Full time, HybridDovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in St. Albans.

Role Purpose

Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end annual financial reports.
Ensure accurate and compliant financial accounting across the organisation.
Support the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial operations and key projects.

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for the production of annual statutory accounts and financial statements.
Manage all aspects of financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Work closely with auditors and act as the main point of contact during audits.
Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making across the organisation.

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
Strong background in financial accounting, with experience leading on year-end annual reports.
Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting.
Experience using financial systems - knowledge of Iplicit would be highly desirable.
Strong communication and organisational skills
Full rights to work in the UK
Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an employment agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

If this advert is of interest, please apply with your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency