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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join a leading London-based university. Sitting within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of tax, treasury, financial accounting and compliance activities, while providing specialist advice across the institution and its subsidiary entities. Key Responsibilities Lead on tax compliance activities across the University and subsidiary companies, including VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax, Customs & Excise and other tax obligations Prepare and submit tax returns, annual adjustments, Capital Goods Scheme reviews and compliance reporting Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, external advisors and regulatory bodies Support financial accounting and treasury activities, including cash forecasting, balance sheet management and financial reporting Contribute to month-end and year-end processes, statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements Take responsibility for the financial administration, reporting and tax affairs of at least one University subsidiary company Provide specialist tax and financial advice to stakeholders, responding to complex queries across the institution Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy and compliance Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience Tax qualification (CTA or equivalent), or currently studying towards one Strong background in financial accounting, tax and treasury within a complex organisation Experience preparing tax returns, compliance reporting and working with external advisors Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system is desirable Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills Location: London Duration: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £52,500 per annum Working hours: Full-time Working pattern: Hybrid This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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