Financial Accountant
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-18
Listing for:
Venn Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join a leading London-based university. Sitting within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of tax, treasury, financial accounting and compliance activities, while providing specialist advice across the institution and its subsidiary entities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead on tax compliance activities across the University and subsidiary companies, including VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax, Customs & Excise and other tax obligations
- Prepare and submit tax returns, annual adjustments, Capital Goods Scheme reviews and compliance reporting
- Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, external advisors and regulatory bodies
- Support financial accounting and treasury activities, including cash forecasting, balance sheet management and financial reporting
- Contribute to month-end and year-end processes, statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements
- Take responsibility for the financial administration, reporting and tax affairs of at least one University subsidiary company
- Provide specialist tax and financial advice to stakeholders, responding to complex queries across the institution
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy and compliance
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience
- Tax qualification (CTA or equivalent), or currently studying towards one
- Strong background in financial accounting, tax and treasury within a complex organisation
- Experience preparing tax returns, compliance reporting and working with external advisors
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system is desirable
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills
Location: London
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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