Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager

City of London office with hybrid working

£35,000 per annum

We are looking for a Finance and Accounting Manager who can manage day-to-day finance and payroll processes across the organisation using various systems, as well as assisting the Director of Finance with the preparation of financial and governance reports for our internal and external stakeholders.

The finance department is going through an exciting period of transformation, and we are looking for a driven and motivated individual to join the team to assist in delivering an ambitious strategic plan for growth. You will need to have strong accounts management, financial accounting, and budget management and reporting experience as well as a broad base of experience in month-end and year-end accounting and financial processes, internal controls, and procedures. Further details of the experience and skills needed can be found in the job description.

If you share our values of being entrepreneurial, collaborative, scrupulous and considerate and are looking for a challenging and rewarding new role, this could be the right job for you.
 

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance education, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the peoples of the US and the UK. With core support from the UK and US governments, the Commission offers prestigious Fulbright awards for postgraduate study and academic research in the US and the UK, as well as a number of other programmes and services for British citizens interested in studying in the UK.

Please refer to the About Us section on our website for more details.

Since the UK programme began nearly 75 years ago, more than 23,000 people have been given a Fulbright award through the Commission, and today the programme continues to foster mutual understanding and people-to-people connections. The Commission’s strategic priorities are widening participation in all programming and contributing to the solution of the global challenges of our time – from racial injustice and climate change to global health and disinformation.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange.  Our staff benefits include 29 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 5%), employee assistance programme, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities.

We welcome and encourage job applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities, people who identify as Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, non-binary and/or Queer. As part of our focus on social mobility, we also encourage applications from those who are the first generation to go to university in their family.

Please note, you must have the prior legal right to work in the UK. 
Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time. (Please note we do not pay any travel expenses).

Closing date: Thursday 8 December 2022 (9am GMT)

Please see the attached full job description and person specification.  

Please complete an Equality Monitoring Form