Senior Finance Officer

Overview

We are currently partnering with a leading educational body based in Birmingham, who are recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer (Management Accountant) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a full‑time position with a salary band of £38,000 to £44,000 per annum (subject to experience) and is due to start as soon as possible, subject to notice period.

This role will operate on a hybrid basis, with three days per week based on‑site in the office and two days working from home.

Responsibilities

• Advising budget holders and senior managers on financial management, forecasts and variances
• Identifying and implementing process improvements for efficiency and transparency
• Leading audits, maintaining financial integrity, and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Providing finance and accountancy support for departments and projects
• Supporting payroll processes, statutory returns, and project costing
• Producing accurate, timely management information and financial reports
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on funding, reporting, and compliance

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience providing finance support to senior managers
• Part‑qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with financial systems
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with accuracy

Rewards and Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 40 days including bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure
• Many family friendly policies to be taken advantage of
• Sickness/absence entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent access to CPD and development activities

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am‑5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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