Assistant Financial Accountant/Investments

Christ Church is looking to appoint an experienced accountant to join our Treasury as an Assistant Financial Accountant/Investments.

This is a pivotal role within the Treasury with overall responsibility for all aspects of the accounting for the Christ Church subsidiary companies (currently eight including four land holding companies and four dormant companies), preparation and submission of a group VAT return and subsidiary company VAT returns where applicable, all accounting aspects of the endowment investment holdings under the supervision of the College Accountant and other accounting functions as part of the Treasury team.

The successful candidate will be either hold ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification, and/or studying towards such professional qualification, or equivalent experience. They should have relevant experience in a college or higher education sector and experience in financial accounting, year-end audit and VAT. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate across all levels within the College.

This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with a salary of £38,674 - £46,913 (with a discretionary range up to £51,059), (current rates) per annum (University Scale Grade 7).

Please click on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website for further particulars, including instructions on how to apply. The deadline for applications is Noon Monday 4 August 2025.

Entry into employment with Christ Church and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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