Management Accounts Officer

Oxford Brookes University - Finance and Legal Services

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£32,080 rising to £34,610
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	16th January 2026
Closes:	29th January 2026
Job Ref:	188405

Oxford Brookes University is a modern and forward-thinking institution with big ambitions. Our Finance & Legal Services Directorate plays a vital role in supporting the University’s strategic and operational objectives. We are looking for a Management Accounts Officer to join our collaborative team and help shape financial decisions across the University.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will provide comprehensive financial support, administration, advice, and reporting. This includes supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing and analysing financial reports, processing payroll and claims, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You’ll work closely with budget holders, academic departments, and external partners to deliver high-quality financial services.

The team is based in our Headington Campus, colleagues typically work approximately two days a week in the office and the remainder at home.

What we’re looking for

GCSE passes in English and Maths or strong Maths and English skills (written and spoken).
Practical experience in financial administration within a complex organisation, including record-keeping, reconciliations, and supporting budget holders.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable: AAT or equivalent qualification.

How to Apply

If you have the vision, skills, and capabilities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies to apply.

As part of the application process, please upload:

Your CV
A cover letter (maximum one page) that provides examples and explains how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Selection Process: The process will include two stages:

An online skills test
A formal interview

We encourage applicants to ensure their application reflects their own experience and skills.

Benefits

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.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees—both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team

In addition, all employees have access to:

Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities
Brookes on-site Nursery.
Discounted travel options
TOTUM card discount scheme
Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)
Training and development opportunities
Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

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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