Financial Accounting

United States March 26, 2026 Cornerstone Talentlink

The Financial Reporting team is responsible for the accounting and reporting of the Group's financial position and performance externally via the Annual Report and Accounts. This includes owning the accounting policies and general ledger controls for the College; providing technical accounting advice to all areas; and managing the relationship with the external auditors.

Aspects of the Placement Role Include:

  • Month end and year end close process
  • Reviewing key balances that feed into the Financial statements
  • Creation of journals to correct account balances and ledgers where necessary
  • Updating and maintaining accounting policies and Chart of Accounts
  • Providing recommendations to key stakeholders on complex transactions that impact the accounts
  • Supporting the preparation of the year-end report and financial statements for the College
  • Providing accurate information to the auditors to ensure the audit of the accounts run smoothly
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