Senior Management Accountant

St Mary's University, Twickenham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to provide a business partnering service and support non-Finance departments. The successful candidate will act as a deputy to the Financial Controller, contribute to strategic financial thinking, and assist in launching a new School of Medicine. Qualifications include being a qualified accountant with a proactive approach and strong interpersonal skills. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide effective advice on financial strategy.
• Experience in working with non-finance departments.
• Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a deputy to the Financial Controller.
• Provide a business partnering service to non-Finance departments.
• Contribute to the launch of the new School of Medicine.

Skills

Pro-active and confident outlook

Ability to develop strong working relationships

Experience in business partnering

Strategic financial thinking

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

The Business support team is looking for a qualified and highly motivated individual to join the team. The successful candidate will be a qualified and experienced accountant with a pro‑active and confident outlook and a proven ability to develop strong working relationships within an organisation.

The Senior Management Accountant is a key interface between the Finance and other University departments and is responsible for providing a business partnering service to non‑Finance departments, ensuring these departments receive an effective and efficient service in terms of the generation, distribution and understanding of financial‑related management information. This role will play a key role in the launch of our new School of Medicine in September 2026.

Whilst reporting to the Financial Controller, for whom the Senior Management Accountant will act as a deputy, the postholder will have a high degree of autonomy, actively contributing to financial and strategic thinking. The Senior Management Accountant is expected to develop strong working relationships with Heads of Faculties / Services and their staff with delegated financial responsibility, providing advice to Faculties/Services on their overall financial strategy and responsibilities and on the appropriate tools for effective resource management.

To apply for the vacancy, please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria from the Person Specification included in the job description.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high‑quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. St Mary’s University is a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary’s University | AccessAble.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence; however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.

Closing date: 4 January 2026

Interview dates: TBC