<b>Healthcare, Nursing, Medical</b> Bradford

Imperial Recruitment is working with a well-established education provider to appoint a Group Accountant on a six month contract to join their finance team. This is a hands-on role covering management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting, with line management responsibility for a small team.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce accurate, timely financial information for the group management accounts pack

* Manage departmental budget review and business partnering for non-curriculum areas

* Lead forecasting of staffing costs, including scenario modelling

* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and oversee control account checks

* Line manage three direct reports, including BACS run authorisation

* Support the annual budgeting and planning cycle

* Act as key contact for external auditors and support year-end statements/regulatory returns

* Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC

* Reconcile core funding and monitor cash flow

About You

* CCAB or CIMA qualified

* Grade C/above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

* Strong experience of management accounts, year-end reporting and audit liaison

* Experience of forecasting, scenario modelling and budget setting

* Line management experience

* Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience desirable

* Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Please note this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

To apply, contact Imperial Recruitment today