Financial Accountant (21-28 hours per week)

About us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Our new strategy, Connecting, is shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.

Since 1892, professional and technical education has been central to our mission. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising of LSBU, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, we help learners achieve their potential and our bold vision supports talent and careers, driving impact for London and beyond.

Working for us - Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

At LSBU Group, you’ll join a vibrant, purpose-led, people-centred and genuinely diverse culture. You’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.

The role

London South Bank University is seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Accountant to join the Finance, Management and Information (FMI) team, providing high quality financial accounting and reporting support across the LSBU Group.

This is a part time (21-28 hours per week) varied and detail-focused role, responsible for supporting the effective delivery of month-end and year-end accounting processes, statutory reporting, audit activity, VAT reporting, and financial control across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and wider Professional Service teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures.

About You

You will have substantial experience working within a financial accounting environment, with strong technical accounting knowledge and a sound understanding of financial controls, reporting requirements, and audit processes. Experience of supporting month-end and year-end accounting activities, VAT reporting, and statutory returns is essential.

You will be highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines. You will also be an excellent communicator, capable of building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.

As a key member of the FMI team, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, contribute to maintaining strong financial governance and compliance, assist with continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes, and help deliver a professional, customer-focused finance service that supports the strategic aims of the LSBU Group.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack; click “apply”.

Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 23.59 pm

Interview/assessment: TBC

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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