Accounting Specialist (0.4 FTE)

We are looking for a part-time, qualified accountant with excellent technical accounting knowledge and experience of accounting within the higher education (HE) sector to support the BUFDG Financial Reporting Group (FRG), respond to member queries, and support the BUFDG team when accounting knowledge is required, as well as occasional liaison with other bodies in relation to accounting, and to lead on work for the sector’s Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) as and when required.

This role is not about preparing accounts but about supporting and improving accounting practice across the entire H E sector, representing the sector at a national level, and supporting BUFDG members.

This role will be home-based but will include some UK travel, including conferences, monthly BUFDG team meetings in London or Loughborough, twice yearly PHES meetings in the Loughborough area, and occasional overnight stays. There may also be sporadic office working in our Loughborough office to meet and work with colleagues on occasion.

The postholder reports to the BUFDG Head of Operations and Engagement and has no line management responsibilities but will work closely with the whole BUFDG team and external stakeholders.

BUFDG is the representative membership body supporting higher education finance staff in the United Kingdom. Our members are the Directors of Finance (FDs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and their staff, of almost all UK higher education institutions. BUFDG is a Special Interest Organisation (SIO) of Professional HE Services (PHES) - an umbrella company which comprises a number of other associations. We are not-for-profit and exist to support members, and any funds generated through the activities of BUFDG are used to fulfil our objectives and mission.

We will offer a competitive salary between £49,389 - £78,184 pro-rata, dependent on qualifications and experience. A defined contribution pension scheme is offered with 7.5% employee and 16% employer contribution rates, together with life insurance. We offer 30 days’ holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and discretionary days’ office closure. Support for CPD and appropriate training will be given.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. You can read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy online.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@phes.ac.uk.

Please note: we do not accept application forms via email, nor do we accept CVs. Applicants must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 15^th June 2026 at 23:00

Interviews: 16^th July 2026 in Loughborough

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