Financial Accountant

Job category/type: Professional services

Job description:

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and qualified Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance and Compliance team within the Finance department.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance and Compliance, you will play a central role in supporting the University’s external reporting and statutory compliance requirements. Key responsibilities include leading the year end processes and preparing the annual financial statements, preparing VAT returns, undertaking cash flow forecasting and completing balance sheet reconciliations. You will also act as a primary contact for both internal and external auditors, working collaboratively with colleague across the University to ensure the highest standards of financial governance and accuracy.

You will:

• hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with evidence of continuing professional development
• have experience of working in a large and complex organisation, strong knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and reporting under FRS102
• demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• be able to work independently, producing high quality work within agreed deadlines
• be hard working, conscientious and professional in your approach
• Possess strong communication and analytical skills
• be pro-active, motivated and effective team player

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sandra Brown via email SandraP.Brown@beds.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 March 2026

For a full job description and person specification please click here

The post will be based at Luton Campus

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here

To Apply

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

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