Deputy Head of Financial Accounts

Cardiff University is recruiting to the role of Deputy Head of Financial Accounts, working within the central Finance Department.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts and in turn the Head of Financial Reporting, the Deputy Head of Financial Accounts supports the key financial accounting and regulatory reporting processes of the University, including the year-end financial accounting of Cardiff University, ensuring compliance with the University’s accounting policies and liaison with external auditors. They will play an active role in the preparation of regulatory returns and financial information to meet the needs of stakeholders.

The post is part time (21 hours per week) and open-ended.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 6)

Closing date: Friday, 30 January 2026

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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