Qualified Accountant

Qualified Accountant

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: £38,784 - £46,349 per annum

Vacancy Type: 12-month contract, 35 hours per week

Join the University's senior finance team in a key role that helps shape the future of their institution. They are looking for a confident and collaborative Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the University.

What you will be doing:

• Leading research accounting to ensure grants and projects are accurately recorded and compliant
• Supporting core accounting operations, including monthly accounts and financial controls
• Providing high-quality FP&A and business partnering across the University
• Contributing to annual audit and statutory reporting
• Acting as finance lead on strategic projects, offering clear insight and expert analysis

What they are looking for:

A proactive, highly skilled accountant with strong technical knowledge, great communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. You will bring analytical strength, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering excellent financial services.

At the University, their values guide everything they do - they are collaborative, open-minded, resourceful, responsible and inclusive. if you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic university environment, we would love to hear from you.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, have access to free parking, a subsidised-on site gym, pension, generous holiday and sick pay entitlement as well as Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance programme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the University , please click apply.

Closing date: 7 December 2025 with Interviews: 18 December 2025