Senior Financial Accountant

The Finance team at St Catharine’s College is on the lookout for an experienced and ambitious Senior Financial Accountant to drive excellence, innovation, and impact across our financial operations.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be involved in leading the way in delivering high-quality financial information, line-manage and inspire talented finance team members, and play a key role in modernising and streamlining processes.

We’re looking for someone who not only brings strong technical expertise and significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting but also has the leadership skills and vision to drive meaningful change. 

This post will suit someone who is able to:

• Work collaboratively, offering both support and challenge to bring out the best in others.
• Mentor, coach and empower colleagues to solve problems and develop.
• Transform policies and procedures into efficient, actionable processes.
• Champion innovation – automating, standardising, and continuously improving how we work.
• Deliver results with impact, leading projects and day-to-day operations to successful outcomes.
• Manage projects to successful completion as well as more regular processes. 

Key role responsibilities include:

• Leading the provision of timely, accurate financial information – including year-end statutory accounts and audit.
• Overseeing College payroll and student billing/sales ledger processes.
• Owning submissions to external authorities such as HMRC and the Charities Commission.
• Assisting with key financial activities such as investment and restricted fund accounting. 

Employment arrangements

This is a permanent appointment (subject to a 6-month probation period).

Competitive salary range of FTE £50,000 - £55,000 pa, depending on skills and experience.

This role is being offered on either a full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time basis (min 80% FTE, 30 hours per week).  

Please visit the 'Join our Team' page on the St Catharine’s College website for details on our staff benefits.

Application process

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email recruitment@caths.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 3 October 2025. 

Interviews are expected to be held on either Thursday 16 or Friday 17 October 2025.

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