Management Accountant – Fixed Term Contract(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About UCL Finance

The UCL Finance Division is central to the university’s success, managing financial performance, compliance, and strategy. The division comprises four directorates:

• Management Accounting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Finance Business Partnering
• Financial Services

We are currently expanding our Management Accounting team, which leads on internal reporting, compliance to regulators, and delivering high-quality insights to senior leaders across UCL’s faculties and departments.

Role Overview

We are seeking proactive and skilled Management Accountants to join our team on a fixed-term basis. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial sustainability while supporting strategic decision-making across the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of Assistant Management Accountants and Accounts Assistants.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items promptly.
• Support the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting and departmental insights.
• Deliver and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
• Collaborate with wider Finance teams to implement process improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across faculties and departments to provide actionable insights.
• This role requires both technical precision and strategic insight to support UCL’s complex organisational structure.

Who We’re Looking For

You will be an experienced, qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised accountancy qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting financial insights to senior leaders.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to guide, support, and develop team members.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle competing priorities efficiently.
• Knowledge of UK finance regulation and reporting requirements is highly desirable
  UK Government financial reporting guidance

Visa & Immigration Support

This position is eligible for a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship. International candidates requiring visa support are encouraged to apply.

Official UK visa guidance:
 Skilled Worker Visa 

 Global Talent Visa 

Salary & Benefits

Starting salary at UCL Grade 7‑8 (£54,931 – £64,644), including London Allowance. Benefits include:

• 41 days leave: 27 annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Defined Benefit Pension (CARE scheme)
   Pension scheme guidance
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration and relocation support for eligible posts
• On-site nursery and gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and medical insurance discounts

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At UCL, diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including:

• Black, Asian, and ethnic minority candidates

Disabled individuals

• LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse people
• Women in senior roles (Grade 9 & 10)
• UCL adheres to the Equality Act 2010
• Workplace health and employment rights guidance

Application Guidance

Applicants should carefully address the essential and desirable criteria in the supporting statement. Please include:

• Notice period (if applicable)
• Availability to start
• Applications should be submitted via the UCL portal