Financial Accountant

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Híbrido; GBP 46.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

30 days holiday + bank holidays + five

Staff development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Financial Accountant (Group) to lead a small team in coordinating the group management accounts and preparing the group financial statements. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory disclosures while supporting the external audit process.

You will play a key role in maximizing the benefits of Oracle Fusion Cloud reporting and lead the University's transition through the new FRS102 standard (effective 1 August 2026) within a

Formación

• Fully qualified CAAB accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience coordinating and producing financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Experience of change management, training and developing colleagues to support embedding change.
• Experience liaising with external auditors and/or managing audit engagements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small team responsible for collating and coordinating group management accounts.
• Prepare group financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory disclosures.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Drive improvements in reporting and financial control using Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Conocimientos

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Educación

CAAB qualified

Descripción del empleo

Salary

£46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Area

Finance Central

Location

Jubilee Campus

Closing Date

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Reference

FAB997726

The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research.

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Financial Accountant (Group) reporting to the Head of Finance: Corporate.

About The Role

As Financial Accountant (Group), you will lead a small team responsible for the collation and coordination of the group management accounts, preparation of the group financial statements, ensuring ongoing compliance with accounting standards and regulatory disclosure matters and supporting the external audit process.

You will play a key role in maximising the benefit of Oracle Fusion Cloud (implemented in October 2024) improved reporting and financial control. In the short term you will also lead the University’s transition through the new FRS102 standard (effective 1 August 2026) and associated HE SORP.

About The Team

The Corporate finance team covers a large range of specialist areas, including group, subsidiary and fixed asset accounting, treasury management, finance systems and reporting, as well as risk and assurance.

About You

• Will be a fully qualified (CAAB) accountant, with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
• Has experience in coordinating and producing financial statements complying with accounting standards
• Has experience of change management, including the training and development of colleagues to support and embed change
• Has experience of liaising with external auditors and/or managing audit engagements
• Is a strong communicator at all levels
• Demonstrates team leadership
• Whilst higher education experience would be a significant advantage this is not a requirement, experience of a large, complex organisation however is important.

What We Offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days (usually occurring between Christmas and New Year).
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 30 hours per week). Interviews will be held w/c 30th November.

Further details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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