Management Accountant

The Finance Department is responsible for providing a range of professional services to the University, including financial management, corporate governance, financial accounting and procurement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team. The role of the Management Accountant is to support the team of Finance Business Partners on the delivery and development of business support services to the University.

About the role

As a Management Accountant, you will provide financial support, help to drive financial performance in a specific area of the University.  In addition, you will be required to provide the financial position and performance of the organisation through relevant, accurate and timely reporting, analysis, decision support and efficient operational and transactional processes.

You will work collaboratively across the organisation, sharing information and using good industry practice to deliver on goals and objectives. Working with budget holders you will ensure that decisions taken will deliver on our financial and operational objectives.

To meet this exciting challenge, you’ll need proven experience of being part of a team, have adaptable and versatile skills with the ability to learn on the job. The ability to build relationships is paramount.

The University is looking for a Management Accountant with excellent analytical skills and advance Excel knowledge alongside a proven ability to communicate financial concepts in a clear, accessible manner to non-financial managers and who can quickly grasp the University’s financial operations.

You will provide budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and diagnostic expertise, linking financial and activity data.

In addition to a professional accountancy qualification, you will have advanced Excel skills and excellent communication skills.

For more information on Business Support please visit our dedicated webpage at

This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to business demand. The position is based at Main Campus in Plymouth and is close to the train station.

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

Flexible working options will be considered.

What we’re looking for

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Maria Manning on email

We reserve the right to close the application window early if we achieve a surplus of desirable candidates.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme.

We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date(s): Wednesday 26th November 2025

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

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• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
  
• Generous pension scheme
  
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Development opportunities
  
• Enhanced family leave
  
• Flexible working
  
• Retailer discounts
  
• On-site nursery
  

 A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

 Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our .