Financial Accountant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Financial Accountant is a key member of the Bursary team and is responsible for all areas of financial accounting, audit, treasury, tax, payroll and endowment management for the College, its trading subsidiaries and Trusts.
The successful applicant will be CCAB qualified and have experience of leading an external audit within a group structure. Experience of preparing and consolidating financial statements is essential as is having the personal qualities necessary to lead a small team and influence peers.
In return, you will be a member of staff at the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.
Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary will be between £40,524 to £48,350 p.a. In addition to this, the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year and meals on duty. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking. A full list of benefits is available below.
The Application Process
The full job description and person specification is below together with a list of all the benefits available to staff.
All applicants must complete the Application and Equal Opportunities Forms and email them to Sally Hewings ([email protected]). The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.
The closing date is Friday 11 September 2023 with interviews being held shortly afterwards. The College reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable applicant is found.
