Assistant Bursar

Your new companyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded, values-led organisation in South-West Oxfordshire. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will play an important role in maintaining effective financial management, accurate reporting and robust internal controls. The position offers a varied remit across financial and management accounting, payroll, billing, procurement and finance systems. You will work closely with the Bursar and wider leadership team while providing day-to-day support to colleagues across the finance function.

Your new roleAs the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records across the nominal ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger and balance sheet.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations, management accounts, budget reports and financial commentary.
• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling across staffing, income and operating costs.
• Monitoring budgets and providing clear financial information to budget holders and senior stakeholders.
• Managing supplier payments, banking, cash flow monitoring and credit-control processes.
• Overseeing billing and maintaining accurate records relating to fees, deposits, adjustments and other income.
• Supporting payroll and pension administration, including monthly checks, reconciliations and statutory documentation.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with year-end reporting, statutory accounts information and audit preparation.
• Maintaining effective financial controls, procedures, delegated authorities and fraud-prevention measures.
• Supporting colleagues across finance administration while identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes.

What you'll need to succeedTo be the successful candidate, you will need:

• An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Strong experience in financial accounting and management accounting.
• Previous responsibility for budget monitoring, management and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of accounting, payroll and management information systems.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to work confidently with financial data.
• An awareness of company and charity law, data protection and sound financial-control practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and succinctly.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build effective relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills, with the ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Experience within an education environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in returnAs the successful candidate, you will receive:

• A salary of £45,000-£50,000 DOE PA
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus additional days for the Christmas closure.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free meals during term time.
• A discount on education fees.
• Access to sporting and gym facilities, including a swimming pool and paddle courts.

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