Our client, one of the largest and well-established accountancy practices in Oxfordshire, are expanding their financial reporting team and are now seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant with a background in the public sector.

Offering the full range of accountancy and business services across a diverse portfolio of clients, including Academies, Colleges and Charities, our client now seeks a public sector accountant with a background in the education sector.

For the successful candidate our client is offering study support, if required.

The role.

Reporting to the Audit Manager, and being part of a large audit team, the successful candidate will prepare accounts for audit by the audit team. You will also use your sector-specific experience in conducting AARs, BFROs and Corporation Tax computations.

This is also an inward-facing role, the successful candidate having exposure and engagement with other tax teams, as well as a range of other teams and departments.

The person.

With an excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and UK accounting standards, you must be a qualified (or Finalist) ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or Qualified By Experience.

You must also have a strong background in the education sector, with an ability to develop meaningful relationships with clients across the sector, and a flexible approach to meet tight deadlines.

If you are a public sector accountant working in the education sector, and are now seeking an opportunity to move into a well-established accountancy practice, this could be the role for you!