Location: Oxford
Contract: Full Time (36.5 hours per week)
About the Role
Mansfield College is seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our Accounts Office. Reporting to the College Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial and management information in a complex and dynamic Higher Education environment.
This is a key role with responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, VAT and charity compliance, budget support, and oversight of Accounts Office operations. You will work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders while driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Production of monthly management accounts and reporting to budget holders
Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit liaison
VAT returns, annual adjustments and liaison with external advisers
Fund accounting, donations reconciliation and Gift Aid compliance
Cash flow reporting and support with budgeting and forecasting
Oversee day-to-day running of the Accounts Office and payroll back-up
Maintain subsidiary company accounts
Deputise for the College Accountant when required
Drive systems improvements and financial process efficiencies
About You
Qualified accountant with proven management accounting experience
Strong team management and organisational skills
Advanced Excel and strong IT capability
Ability to analyse and manipulate financial data
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing deadlines
Experience within a charity, Higher Education or Oxford College environment, and knowledge of VAT, fund accounting and Charities SORP would be advantageous.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays
Free staff meal while on duty
Contributory pension scheme (USS)
Access to generous family-friendly leave schemes
Equality & Inclusion
Mansfield College is an equal opportunities employer and actively welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Please apply via our website via the 'Apply' button above.
Alternatively, you can submit your CV and a supporting cover letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria to:
vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk