Management Accountant - Research & Enterprise

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 34,976 - 42,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Perks+ at Work

Course fee waiver scheme

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Season ticket loans up to £10,000

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Management Accountant for Research and Enterprise. This full-time role includes responsibilities like management accounts, budgeting, and financial analysis, requiring at least 'A' level education and accounting experience. The position offers benefits such as 35 days annual leave and a supportive work environment. Interviews are scheduled for 2 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least 'A' level or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Accounting experience or studying for a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Support Principal Investigators with managing grant expenditure.
• Work closely with pre-award and other teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple demands

Initiative

Education

A level or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (min. Grade C/Level 4)

First degree (desirable)

Tools

Professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT)

Job description

Management Accountant - Research & Enterprise

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This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £38,863 per annum. Interviews are expected to be held on 2 October 2025. For informal enquiries, please contact Linda Major, Research & Enterprise Finance Manager.

The Role

The role of Research Management Accountant provides an exciting level of variation within the finance setting. Along with provision of management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis you will hold a portfolio of externally funded projects. Within your portfolio you will be responsible for supporting Principal Investigators with every aspect of managing grant expenditure, dealing with a wide range of funders and working closely with pre-award and other teams at Kingston.

Research and Knowledge Exchange activities are expected to grow significantly over the next few years as key elements of The Kingston University Town House Strategy. This is an exciting time to join a team which is working to support the strategy within a high performance culture where every team member is innovative and seeking to improve processes and ways of working.

The Person

The successful candidate will be educated to at least ‘A’ level or equivalent standard, qualifications must include GCSE Maths and English (min. Grade C/Level 4), with a first degree being desirable. They should also have accounting experience or be studying for a professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT).

The ideal candidate will have good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple demands and varying deadlines, following tasks through to completion. They will be able to plan and prioritise workload to meet agreed objectives/deadlines and be able to work independently and use initiative.

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth. This is a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with work-related problems and broader life issues
• Discounts on Perks+ at Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Kingston University values

As an employee you are expected to work to our values framework. Our values underpin everything we do, shaping how we interact with each other, how we support our students, and how we achieve our strategic objectives.

• Inclusive: value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.
• Innovative: apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.
• Ambitious: pursue excellence for oneself, the university and our communities.
• Enterprising: recognise and act on opportunities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Job details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance

Industries: Higher Education

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