Job Ref: 212854637

Date: 2020-12-03 14:52:47

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Our client, The Open University is a public distance learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education.

The staff are committed to putting their students first and to supporting them to realise their potential. Study with the OU is more than just education – it is life changing learning, do you want to be part of this team?

The OU is looking to recruit a Part Qualified Assistant Accountant to start ASAP for 3 months for their Milton Keynes office. This role is working 37 hours a week Mon-Fri, paying between £17.57 and £18.09 ph (£33,797-£34,804 pa), working from home.

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Financial Services Centre (FSC) Manager & Deputy in managing the day to day operations of the FSC during a period of huge system and process change. The FSC supports specialist teams within Finance & Business Services by providing financial accounting support, control, reconciliation and reporting relating to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and transactional processing.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for supporting daily operational activity within the FSC, specialising in the Accounts Payable work.
Responsible for preparing reconciliations including bank accounts and general ledger control accounts within FSC remit
Responsible for providing management analysis, information & reports
Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and improvement of systems and processes.
To provide support with projects and ad hoc tasks as requested by the FSC Manager or Deputy Education, qualifications and training

Part Qualified Accountant (ACMA, ACCA, CA, CIPFA)
Experience of working in a Finance transactional processing area
Takes responsibility for getting things done by applying excellent organisational & prioritisation skills whilst working under pressure to tight deadlines
Takes ownership of service issues and problems and resolves them taking full account of the facts; strives to constantly improve efficiency of processes
Communicates change in a positive and effective manner through influencing and persuasion
Experience of applying excellent accounting skills & knowledge
Experience of competently using common software programmes, in particular spreadsheets If this is the ideal role for you, please apply online or call Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on (phone number removed) to discuss further

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