College Accountant

New College seeks to appoint a full-time qualified Accountant to succeed the present College Accountant. The College Accountant is a senior member of the Bursar’s management team, and the diverse nature of the College’s operations provides ample scope to apply professional expertise to a broad range of issues.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual, with strong technical skills and personal qualities; who has a proven ability to work comfortably in a small team and across a range of activities. The post holder will report to the Bursar who is responsible, inter alia, for the financial and investment strategy of the College and of New College Choir School. The Accountant will also work closely with the Home Bursar, who manages the domestic support functions of the College, and with the heads of the domestic and administrative departments.

The Accountant will be responsible for a team of financial controllers who manage the ledgers, payments and payroll. The College Accountant is responsible for producing the annual statutory accounts, day-to-day financial control, compiling the annual budget in collaboration with the Bursars, and producing analysis of the College’s finances to support budgeting and strategic planning (including capital expenditure). The Accountant will also take a leading role in guiding the College on technical issues relating to employment, tax planning, fund-raising, commercial trading activities, and VAT on building works.

Salary: £85k to £90k per annum, depending on experience.

The closing date for applications is Noon on Monday, 19 May 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday, 6 June 2025. The Selection Panel will be the Warden, the Bursar, the Home Bursar, and three Fellows (Mr. Giles Spackman, former CFO at OUP and chair of our Risk, Audit and Governance Committee; Jonathan Black, Professorial Fellow and Director of the University Careers Service; and Polly Waite, Tutorial Fellow in Psychology). The interview process will include a tour of the College/Bursary and an informal meeting with the Bursary team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application to include:

• a copy of your CV
• a covering letter stating why you feel you would be suitable for this post, and stating what relevant history or experience you have
• the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 referees - including your current/most recent employer (we will not approach your referees without your prior permission).

Please click on the 'Apply' link above to view the full details and access the online application.

Should you require any further information then please feel free to telephone the Bursar (David Palfreyman OBE on 01865 279549) for an informal chat.

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