At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial monitoring and analysis for faculty and directorates.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team at a leading university.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the university's success while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Organised, numerate, and willing to pursue an accountancy qualification.
This role will support the Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Business Partner and the management accounts/R&E accounts team in financial monitoring of assigned faculty/directorates. You will also support the Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Business Partner/R&E accounts team in the analysis and provision of financial information. The successful candidate will be highly organised and methodical, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels to achieve results. They will be highly numerate and accurate and take pride in their attention to detail.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is studying for, or has a willingness to study for, an agreed accountancy qualification. The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth.
With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people-first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.
The Finance department aims to deliver the strategic objectives of the University with a clear focus on customer service. In all our work we try to use simple, common and consistent language as much as possible. We also try to maximise efficiency by getting the best out of our automatic systems and reducing manual intervention.
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum. Interviews are expected to be held on 22 July 2026. For informal enquiries, please contact Menar Mehdi, Finance Analyst.
Trainee Accountant in Kingston upon Thames employer: KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
As a Trainee Accountant within the Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in financial services at the University. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and study support for accountancy qualifications. Located in a vibrant academic environment, we foster collaboration and transformation, ensuring that your contributions directly impact the success of our institution and enhance the experience of both staff and students.
