Our client, an established institution in the Higher Education sector is seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of accurate, insightful financial reporting and regulatory compliance.Job Title: Senior Financial AccountantLocation: RemoteSalary: Up to c.£55,000 depending on experience + Excellent pension + benefitsJob Type: Full -Time, PermanentSenior Financial Accountant - Key Responsibilities:- Handle and manipulate large volumes of financial data, presenting clear, interrogatable summaries to support strategic and operational decision-making- Lead on key sector-specific financial returns and compliance, including HESA and TRAC submissions- Support statutory reporting, VAT compliance, and pension scheme accounting- Engage with colleagues across finance and non-finance functions to ensure high-quality reporting and data integrity- Identify and implement improvements to financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting processesSenior Financial Accountant You:- Strong background in Higher Education finance, with experience of HESA, TRAC, VAT, and pensions- Advanced Excel skills essential including use of Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial data visualisation- Proven ability to analyse, interpret and present complex financial data in a clear, accessible format- Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with demonstrable sector expertise- Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to mana