Financial Accountant - Thurrock Campus


Company:	South Essex College
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thurrock
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Financial Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and accuracy of the College’s financial reporting. The postholder will be a key support to the Head of Financial Controls, working to deliver statutory accounting, external audit coordination, capital accounting, tax compliance, and robust financial controls in line with the requirements of the College Financial Handbook and relevant accounting standards

Essential requirements

Qualifications Qualified CIMA / ACCA or equivalent English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent Degree level qualification in Business Administration or Finance What we are looking for Ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity. Ability to operate within an ethical finance function and influence others to operate in a similar way. Ability to identify and propose mitigation to risk. Ability to understand and follow appropriate Financial Regulations Ability to ensure management information remains current, relevant and targeted. Ability to produce costings to support business decisions Ability to prepare effectively for meetings and presentations Ability to recommend and implement processes All Applications must be made via our South Essex College Website https://www.southessex.ac.uk/about/work-for-us/current-vacancies/financial-accountant

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