FS69-24 - Management Accountant

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Financial Services
Location:  

Stoke Campus

Salary:  

£32,332 to £37,099 Per Annum Permanent Full Time

Release Date:  

Monday 25 March 2024

Closing Date:  

Friday 12 April 2024

Interview Date:  

Monday 22 April 2024

Reference:  

FS69-24

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Staffordshire University to join our Financial Services department as Management Accountant within the Financial Planning and Analysis team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and working closely with our Finance Business Partners, the key duties for this role are:

• Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, including monitoring and support of University External funded projects, with supporting analysis and commentary
• Effectively communicate with and challenge key stakeholders across the University
• Lead the forecasting and budgeting process for centrally managed portfolios
• Actively contribute to University wide, and Finance projects
• Continually review processes, identify and implement improvements
• Any ad hoc tasks as required

The successful applicant will be a pro-active self-starter, with a desire to learn and a keen eye for detail; have proven experience working within a finance environment and have advanced spreadsheet and systems skills.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where all can be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Contact For Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion about the role, our team and our work, please contact Alex Threlfall, Head of Finance Business Partnering

[email protected]  

Who is Staffordshire University? 

Staffordshire University is an award winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years’ experience, we are a successful, confident and ambitious modern university, with a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond.

Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures.

This is a key reason why we are ranked 2nd in the UK for quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, THE Impact Rankings 2023) and why we’re in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).

As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as “outstanding” or “very considerable”, demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.

When you join Staffordshire University, you join a highly supportive, supportive, boundary-pushing culture where insight and innovation is celebrated, expertise is valued, and excellence is rewarded. We can’t wait to see the contribution that you make to the continued growth and success of the Institution.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

•    Competitive incremental rates of Pay
•    32 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
•    Excellent Pension Scheme
•    Access to continued professional and personal development
•    An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
•    Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible. 

Further details:

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University. 

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.