Assistant Financial Accountant Salary: £43,000 £50,500 Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) Working pattern: Hybrid 2 days per week in the office Location: Central London (near Euston Station) About the Organisation This organisation is a specialist higher education institution with a strong global reputation for academic excellence, cultural awareness, and social impact. As part of its central professional services, the Finance function plays a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting sound decision-making across the institution. About the Role The Accounting Officer plays a key role in statutory reporting, financial control, and compliance activities. Reporting to a senior finance lead, the postholder will support year-end, audit, tax, and specialist accounting areas, including endowment and fund accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or finance professional with strong reconciliation and reporting experience, looking to deepen their technical expertise within a complex, regulated organisation. Key Responsibilities Statutory Reporting and Compliance Support year-end financial statements and external audit processes Assist with VAT and Corporation Tax returns Prepare regulatory and statutory returns, including ONS and Companies House submissions Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards Endowment, Funds and Income Accounting Comple