Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1ST JULY
The Senior Financial Accountant role is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, involving oversee month end close for their team, general entries (bank, overheads, fixed assets and leases), and relationship management with Commercial finance teams.
This role is also responsible for maintaining the group Fixed asset register and leases register and assist the Senior Financial Control Manager with statutory and tax compliance for Rest of the World and any potential future rep offices.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Financial Reporting (internal and external)- Manage Fixed assets register and IFRS16 lease register
- Oversee of the month end close for their regions
- Liaise with the Commercial Finance teams and explain monthly variances.
- Review of balance sheet and report on the risks and opportunities.
- Support Regional local accountants to ensure local filing deadlines are met.
- Assist the Senior Financial Control Manager with local audit and reporting.
- Review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, control account reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, IFRS 16 leases, Fixed assets and ensure differences are identified and resolved.
- Review of the accounting entries and reporting under IFRS 16 and reconciliation back to IAS 17.
- Oversee Capex procedures, accounting for all movements and depreciation.
- Ensure compliance with the company delegated authority procedures.
- Develop and maintain internal relationships with Shared services team, HR and Payroll, Commercial Finance team and the Regional local accountants across the ROW.
- Liaise and manage auditors at year end close.
- Support Shared Services in financial control advice and accounting policy guidance.
- Support the budget holders in coding queries or accounting guidance.
- Build a productive working environment through constructive, regular and timely feedback with appropriate involvement, delegation and monitoring of staff
- Align the performance plans of staff to achieve finance objectives and evaluate performance
- Encourage a culture of coaching, professional development and self-improvement
- Assist the wider Finance team with ad hoc project work, as required
- Involvement in Continuous improvement projects
ABOUT YOU
- ACCA/ACA part qualified
- Month end close
- IFRS16 and Fixed asset exposure
- Balance sheet review
- Team management/supervision experience
- Ability to communicate effectively and convey technical information to non-finance audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent ability to multi-task, managing up and downwards and prioritising accordingly
- Relationship management and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Good working knowledge of accountancy systems (Agresso an advantage)
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.
ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE
For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
Skills Required
- ACCA/ACA part qualified
- Month end close experience
- IFRS16 experience
- Fixed assets accounting experience
- Balance sheet review experience
- Team management/supervision experience
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-finance audiences
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage up and downwards, and prioritise
- Relationship management and customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong Excel skills
- Good working knowledge of accountancy systems (Agresso an advantage)
What We Do
Study Group is a global leader in preparing students for international academic success and rewarding careers through life-changing learning. We provide education through International Study Centres (ISCs) in collaboration with leading universities. Our pathway programmes provide the language, academic and social skills that students need for university progression and continued success in a global society. Study Group creates new opportunities for students to fulfil their academic or professional goals. Study Group believes that multicultural learning environments are beneficial for all. We help international students from across the world adjust to life at all our partnering universities, and fulfil their potential
