Financial Accountant

Full Job Description

Financial Accountant
The Financial Accountant works with the Audit Lead and Financial Controller to ensure that appropriate financial statements are prepared for both internal and external consumption along with supporting evidence.

• Prepare balance sheet control accounts and collate backup for audit.
• Consolidate all grant income remittances for Government income.
• Prepare monthly income and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed to agreed standards.
• Provide support on reconciling Fixed assets registers for all schools and head office.
• Create audit packs for auditors and work on queries from the auditors.
• Identify any process improvements in process for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

• Hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days at home
• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant
• Strong in Excel and used a variety of software packages
• Analytical
• Attention to detail

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career
• A Harris Allowance for teaching staff in addition to your salary
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for non-term time only staff), rising to 26 days after 2 years' service, as well as Christmas Eve off for staff who work across the full year
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount on car lease costs)
• Lifestyle friendly working arrangements and policies
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare, and access to a virtual GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide-range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts, and exclusive to Harris employees, a generous 20% off at Tapi Carpets
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

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