Management Accountant

Department: Finance
- Departmental Services - DST (PSG)

Contract Type:Indefinite

Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:59PM

Full time Salary Range: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum. Please note that a £2,000 per annum market supplement (pro-rated and non-pensionable) is available for the successful applicant on provision of proof of current membership of an approved accounting body and evidence they hold the appropriate accountancy qualifications.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Ajay Sehijpal
- Head of Finance DST PSG - at

The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant to join the Departmental Services Team (”DST”) reporting to the Head of Finance (DST-PSG). This is a permanent position that is currently filled on a full time basis.

You will join the Departmental Services Team which is well established and a supportive environment in which to build a career at the University. It is primarily engaged in management accounting and Finance business partnering. You will provide accurate and timely management information and analysis to senior University management, Heads of Departments and other stakeholders in order to aid planning, control and decision-making, especially in the deployment of University resources and maximisation of income.

You will have a portfolio of Departments that you will be supporting.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

This role would ideally suit a recently qualified accountant who is ambitious to progress to Finance Manager within the University. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be expected to manage your own time effectively and give direction to Assistant Management Accountants in order to deliver a programme of work to strict deadlines.

Prior knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector is desirable but not essential.

The University Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer , including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office.

Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services.

We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare…