Qualified Accountant - Cirencester, Gloucestershire in Abingdon

Join the Royal Agricultural University\’s senior finance team in a key role that helps shape the future of our institution. We are looking for a confident and collaborative Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the University.

Responsibilities

• Leading research accounting to ensure grants and projects are accurately recorded and compliant
• Supporting core accounting operations, including monthly accounts and financial controls
• Providing high-quality FP&A and business partnering across the University
• Contributing to annual audit and statutory reporting
• Acting as finance lead on strategic projects, offering clear insight and expert analysis

What we are looking for: A proactive, highly skilled accountant with strong technical knowledge, great communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. You will bring analytical strength, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering excellent financial services. At RAU, our values guide everything we do – we are collaborative, open-minded, resourceful, responsible and inclusive. If you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic university environment, we would love to hear from you.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, have access to free parking, a subsidised-on site gym, pension, generous holiday and sick pay entitlement as well as Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance programme.