Management Accountant

Salary Range:

£39,906.00 - £46,049.00

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The Management Accountant will play a key role in the Finance Directorate, supporting the University's financial operations through accurate reporting, analysis, and compliance. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, the postholder will:

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Maintain financial ledgers and process journals in line with reporting standards
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to external regulatory bodies
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to statutory returns
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance Business Partners and Research Grants Operations
• Lead and supervise team members, contributing to service delivery and continuous improvement

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The role requires a relevant accountancy qualification (or progress toward one), strong analytical skills, and experience in management accounting within a complex organization.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Muksud Mokadder (Finance Manager). Email: [email protected]

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.