Department
Finance
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
£45,163 to £50,694 per annum
Permanent campus based role
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Thursday 20 February 2025
Reference

ABOUT US

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to studybut for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Accounts Team, you will be a key member and will contribute to an award-winning service provision that continues to enable the delivery of excellent financial performance within a strong controlled environment.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be both financial and management accounts activities including:
Financial Accounts – Fixed assets register, production of the University corporation Tax, VAT returns, cash forecasting and completion of external returns.
Management accounts – coordination of the annual budget, production of the monthly management accounts, accruals and prepayments and responding to accounting queries.
You will also be the authoritative point of contact for external stakeholders, as well as senior administration managers, PVCs and Directors internally in relation to their role.
You will join a supportive working environment and be able to gain a clear understanding of how your work contributes to strategic objectives of the service and of the University as a whole.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Jaime French, Financial Accountant at Jaime.French@edgehill.ac.uk.