Faculty Accountant

2 roles available

The role is within the University’s Finance Service, but it is located within the Faculty of Environment

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced and complex financial environment? Are you looking for a challenging, busy but rewarding role in a large and diverse faculty? Are you able to work independently, to tight timescales, delivering a professional and supportive finance partnering service to a wide range of stakeholders? 

We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to work as a key member of the Faculty Finance Team.  You will assist in the delivery of effective and efficient financial support across the faculty, providing guidance on financial processes, regulations, and best practice to all staff within specified areas.   This is a vital role in which you will support the submission of a 5-year plan and quarterly forecasts for the faculty and its schools and play a lead role in the monthly reporting, forecasting and planning.  

With a CCAB (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) qualification or be qualified by substantial relevant management accounting experience, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and build credibility and trust with a wide range of stakeholders.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Veronika Charlesworth, Faculty Finance Manager

Email: v.charlesworth@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Apr 2025

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 per annum