Management Accountant

Advance HE; Heslington; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education organization is seeking a Management Accountant to produce financial reports and support operational colleagues. This role involves challenging existing processes and providing insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong management accounts experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join the team to contribute to continuous improvement and make a real impact in higher education. Applications close on January 19, 2026.

Benefits

Great pension plan (USS)

Enhanced family leave benefits

31 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven strong management accounts experience.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Confidence to influence and constructively challenge.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality financial and management reporting.
• Support annual budgeting and in-year forecasting.
• Analyse KPIs and performance drivers.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to influence

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Hybrid with minimum of bi-weekly attendance at our York Office
Salary: £43,724 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Applications close 9am, Monday 19th January 2026. Interviews will take place via MS Teams soon thereafter.

Benefits

• Great pension plan (USS)
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working

Make a real impact in Higher Education.

Are you a Management Accountant who thrives on turning insight into action? Do you enjoy challenging the status quo, improving processes and helping an organisation make great decisions? If you’re passionate about change, continuous improvement and adding real value, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused Management Accountant with strong experience and a real appetite for positive change.

This role is not just about producing management accounts. You will provide meaningful insight, support operational colleagues and leaders, challenge existing ways of working, and help pro-actively identify and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality financial and management reporting, including monthly accounts, variance analysis, dashboards, and audit information.
• Support annual budgeting and in-year forecasting alongside Finance Business Partners.
• Analyse KPIs, trends, and performance drivers to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to interpret results, develop financial models, and support ROI analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting, forecasting accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Provide cover for core finance tasks during absence periods (e.g., payments, journals, project updates).
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and workflows.
• Support ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the Finance Director.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of finance policies and contribute to their ongoing improvement.
• Uphold organisational values and adhere to equality, diversity, and inclusion standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven strong management accounts experience
• A pro-active, problem solving, solutions-focused mindset
• Confidence to influence and constructively challenge
• A genuine desire to improve processes and performance
• Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

About Advance HE

Our mission is to help build trust and confidence in higher education. We aim to tackle inequalities and support education that meets the changing needs of students and society.

We work with people, institutions, and partners all over the world to share knowledge, understand challenges, and deliver effective solutions.

Our people and the people we work with are what make us who we are.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please click Apply to complete your application on our website.

Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, no matter their background.

No agencies, please.