Robertson Bell are recruiting a Lead Financial Accountant for a well-established education institution. This is a senior technical accounting role responsible for statutory reporting, financial control, compliance, and external reporting within a complex multi-entity environment, while also leading a Financial Accounting team.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements • Oversee consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and audit working papers • Manage regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards • Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and wider tax compliance activities • Coordinate the external audit process and act as a key contact for external advisors • Review balance sheet reconciliations, month-end reporting, and financial controls • Manage reporting timetables and ensure timely delivery across the finance function • Support process improvements, systems development, and control enhancements • Lead, develop, and support the Financial Accounting teamThe Successful Candidate:• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) • Strong technical financial accounting experience, including statutory reporting and consolidations • Experience within the education, charity, or wider not-for-profit sector • Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and regulatory reporting • Experience managing audits and working within complex organisational structures • Con