Deputy Management Accountant

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Management Accountant who will provide support to the Management Accountant in the preparation of detailed annual budgets, quarterly financial reports, forecasts and a range of other information required for both individual budget holders and central University requirements.

This will also include delivery of clear and timely financial information and advice to the Dean of Faculty, Heads of Schools and Senior Finance Managers. It is expected that you would already have experience in a management accounting role and you should be highly motivated, organised individual. You should also display initiative in bringing forward new ideas coupled with a practical approach to problem solving.

You will have:

• Significant experience with IT/Finance systems
• The ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Excellent MS Office skills including Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

You should be studying towards a recognised professional Accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA and a working knowledge of the Higher Education sector.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.