Ivy Rock Partners is working with a well-established Further Education College to appoint an experienced Interim Year-End Accountant to support a critical period of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and year-end preparation on an initial 6 month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE finance professional who can quickly add value, manage complex regulatory returns, and support the College through its year-end audit cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for the year-end audit
- Produce statutory financial statements
- Prepare detailed audit working papers and reconciliations.
- Compile income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Review year-end financial performance and provide analysis and insight.
- Act as the key liaison with external auditors throughout the audit process.
- Support the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
- Assist with balance sheet reviews and bank covenant monitoring.
- Prepare and submit regulatory and statutory returns including:
- DfE returns
- VAT returns
- CFFR submissions
About You
We are seeking an experienced finance professional with:
- Previous experience within the Further Education sector.
- DBS check completed previously
- Strong understanding of FE funding, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience completing CFFR submissions and DfE financial returns.
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
- Knowledge of Charities SORP, FE accounting practice and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver against tight reporting deadlines.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Contract Details
- 2-3 days per week
- Hybrid or remote working available
For a confidential discussion, please contact Megan Hunter.