Assistant Management Accountant Ref: 40813

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support its Capital Programme. The role involves financial planning, analysis, and reporting, requiring experience in management accounting and proficiency in financial systems. Join a diverse community committed to excellence in education and research.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Management Accounting role.
• Studying towards a recognized accounting qualification.
• Excellent IT skills including intermediate Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Planning and Management Information Tool.
• Provide analysis and support for capital projects.
• Undertake management accounting duties including month-end activities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

IT Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Recognized Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

IBM Planning Analytics

Multi-user Finance Systems

MS Office

Job description

Recruiter

University of Sussex

Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Salary

Grade 7 starting at £38,249 to £45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time.

About the role

The University wishes to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to support the University's Capital Programme and team. Responsibilities include overseeing the Financial Planning and Management Information Tool (IBM Analytics) and the University's Finance system.

As part of the Capital Programme Finance team, you will provide analysis and support for capital projects and revenue investment programmes, developing Business Partner skills. You will also undertake management accounting duties such as month/end activities, analysis, and reconciliations to support financial control and budget monitoring. Additionally, you will make process improvement recommendations and oversee technical development projects.

About you

Applicants should have experience in a Management Accounting role, including processing monthly and year-end accounts. You should be studying towards a recognized professional accounting qualification and have experience in financial reporting within a similarly sized and complex organization.

You must be highly numerate, with excellent IT skills, including MS Office and intermediate Excel proficiency (e.g., formulas like SUMIF, VLOOKUP, PivotTables). Experience with multi-user finance systems and IBM Planning Analytics or similar tools is required.

About our Division

The Finance Division, led by the Director of Finance, employs approximately 80 staff providing financial and commercial services supporting the university's operations and strategic aims. Our team collaborates with academic, professional, and student stakeholders to ensure efficient services, manage financial risks, and improve resource utilization.

Why work here

Located near the South Downs, our campus offers a scenic environment accessible by public transport, cycling, and walking. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme.

As a renowned, research-led international university, we value our diverse staff and students. Join us to be part of a community committed to excellence in education and research.

Further Key Information

For informal enquiries, contact Carolyn Gibsey at [e-mail]. For full details and application instructions, visit our vacancies page.

The university values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Work must be performed in the UK. This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship; please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for details.