Deputy Manager - Accounts

Salary:
Dependent on Skills and Experience

Division:
Group Finance

Department:
Finance & Accounts

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of critical financial processes at Oxford University Press (OUP), contributing directly to the accuracy, integrity, and insightfulness of our financial reporting.

You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that values accountability, learning, and continuous improvement—aligned with OUP’s commitment to educational excellence and operational transparency.

The role is ideal for someone looking to step into a position with broad financial scope, ranging from month-end close activities to commercial analysis. You will work with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to group-level finance, and use modern tools including SAP FICO, Power BI, SQL and Copilot to support effective decision-making.

This is a chance to join a dynamic, collaborative finance environment where robust processes, analytical thinking, and high-performance culture come together to support OUP’s global mission.

In this role, you will:

• Lead month-end closing activities, including journal entries, provisions, account reconciliations, and ledger reviews.
• Review and validate general ledger entries to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Review and finalize monthly financial packs, ensuring completeness and quality of reporting.
• Monitor vendor advances, employee advances, and follow up with stakeholders for timely closure.
• Manage accruals, prepaid expenses, investments, amortization, and financial controls in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee GR/IR open balances, internal order reports, and drive required actions for closure.
• Prepare and analyse cash flow statements to support liquidity planning and treasury operations.
• Conduct financial analysis across marketing spends, operations overheads, estates, and group finance costs.
• Perform vendor analysis and reconciliations, and support accounts payable operations including vendor payment validations.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules, expense schedules, and variance analysis for leadership review.
• Generate regional and state-level financials to support business decision-making.
• Provide data for GST, TDS, and annual tax filings.
• Support statutory audits, internal financial audits, management audits, and MIS reporting.

Your work will directly impact financial transparency, operational efficiency, and the strategic decision-making of the finance function at OUP.

• Graduate/Postgraduate in a relevant discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in finance, accounts, or similar fields.
• Strong fundamentals in accounting, controlling, and period close processes.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO; hands-on experience required.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work hands-on in high-pressure environments with minimal supervision.
• High emotional intelligence; able to learn from feedback and navigate ambiguity.
• Adaptability, resilience, and comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic situations.
• Experience in the Education or Publishing industry.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Copilot.
• Experience with vendor management and accounts payable processes.

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