Finance Manager

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK university is looking for an experienced accountant to manage the financial operations of the Student's Union. The role involves providing financial advice, overseeing budgets, and supporting projects while ensuring compliance with finance policies. Ideal candidates should have a finance qualification and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a part-time schedule with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation and financial accounting.
• Ability to work independently and deliver objectives.
• Knowledgeable in good finance practice related to charitable fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the Student's Union.
• Provide financial advice and support to staff and students.
• Act as finance lead on events and support projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or Level 4 AAT

Tools

Complex financial systems

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a new challenge? Support our digital transformation and shape the future of finance within The Student's Union.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day financial operations of the SU. Working as part of a busy team at the heart of the SU, you will be accountable for ensuring that the staff and students have the financial advice and support they need to deliver our charitable purpose.

Your relationship with student treasurers and budget holders will be key, and you will ensure they have up‑to‑date and reliable management information, as well as ensuring that finance policies and processes are followed throughout the organisation.

You will act as finance lead on events and a range of projects, and provide expert knowledge of fundraising and grants support. You will also support us in delivering the strategic aims of the organisation, while stepping in to support the day‑to‑day delivery of your team.

About you

We are looking for an experienced accountant with fantastic interpersonal skills. You'll have a can‑do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail are vital. Within this role you'll be student‑led and empathetic with the cause, mission and values of The SU.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or Level 4 AAT with experience
• Able to work under own initiative to deliver objectives to agreed targets and a high standard
• Able to lead and motivate individuals and a team through change
• Experienced and knowledgeable in accounts preparation, purchase/sales ledger management, stock and fixed asset reporting, and financial accounting using complex financial systems
• Aware of and experienced in good finance practice, accounting standards and guidelines related to charitable fundraising

Further information

For any informal enquiries about the role please contact Ryan Bird, Chief Executive at [e-mail].

We are open to offering this role on a part time basis, 4 days per week. This role benefits from a hybrid working pattern.

Please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website. If you are longlisted, you will be asked to complete a short pre‑screening exercise which will be emailed to you first thing on Monday 1st December, with a deadline of Tuesday 2nd December at 1pm.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and an accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family‑friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest‑Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Right to Work in the UK

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.