Financial Accountant (Internal only)

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Financial Accountant (Group) reporting to the Head of Finance: Corporate.

As Financial Accountant (Group), you will lead a small team responsible for the collation and coordination of the group management accounts, preparation of the group financial statements, ensuring ongoing compliance with accounting standards and regulatory disclosure matters and supporting the external audit process.

You will play a key role in maximising the benefit of Oracle Fusion Cloud (implemented in October 2024) improved reporting and financial control. In the short term you will also lead the University's transition through the new FRS102 standard (effective 1 August 2026) and associated HE SORP.

The Corporate finance team covers a large range of specialist areas, including group, subsidiary and fixed asset accounting, treasury management, finance systems and reporting, as well as risk and assurance.

The ideal candidate:
- Will be a fully qualified (CAAB) accountant, with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Has experience in coordinating and producing financial statements complying with accounting standards
- Has experience of change management, including the training and development of colleagues to support and embed change
- Has experience of liaising with external auditors and/or managing audit engagements
- Is a strong communicator at all levels
- Demonstrates team leadership
- Whilst higher education experience would be a significant advantage this is not a requirement, experience of a large, complex organisation however is important.

What we offer:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days (usually occurring between Christmas and New Year)
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

Working hours are 36.25 hours per week. Part-time work (minimum 30 hours per week) is also considered — please specify preferred hours in your application.

Interviews will be held w/c 30th November.