Head of Management Accounts

Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and in turn the Director of Financial Operations, the Head of Management Accounts is a senior and key role in the Financial Reporting team. 

The role is responsible for the key monthly and year end management accounting processes of the University, reviewing and ensuring compliance with the University’s accounting policies and liaising with external auditors. The role holder will be responsible for taking a lead role in preparation of all financial information, to meet the needs of stakeholders and to support robust decision making to support the future financial sustainability of the University. The role leads and manages the Management Accounts team.

The post is full time, 35 hours per week, and open ended. 

Salary: £49,794 to £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part-time hours, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Thursday, 30 January 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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