Management Accounts Officer

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”

Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, the Management Accounts Officer will play a key role in supporting the University’s financial operations. This includes providing expert financial advice, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role involves close collaboration with budget holders, academic staff, and external partners to support financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. The postholder will contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, assist with payroll and claims, and provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

The Management Accounts team sits within the Finance & Legal Services Directorate and is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial support across the University. The team works closely with academic faculties, professional services, and external partners to ensure financial compliance, effective budget management, and strategic financial planning. This collaborative and agile team supports a wide range of financial activities, including reporting, forecasting, and systems development, and plays a vital role in enabling the University to meet its financial goals. 

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Preparing and analysing monthly financial reports and year-end positions.
• Processing and reconciling payroll accounts and financial transactions.
• Advising staff on financial regulations and system usage.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and external funding requirements.
• Maintaining and improving financial data systems and reporting structures. 

What skills do I need?

• Substantial experience in financial administration within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in handling financial data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills. 

Based at our Headington campus, you’ll experience the vibrant campus atmosphere and benefit from our modern office environment. This role will be hybrid with a minimum expectation of one day on campus per week.

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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