Financial & Project Accountant Full Time NEW

Location: Kensington
Reporting to: Group Accountant
Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Financial & Project Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Group Accountant, this role combines technical accounting expertise with high-impact finance business partnering.

You will support the College’s subsidiary companies and externally funded research projects, driving financial excellence, influencing decision-making, and delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis. The role offers significant exposure across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders, budget holders and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

• Act as Finance Business Partner for subsidiary companies and externally funded research projects 
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and monthly management reporting 
• Provide strategic financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making 
• Support budget holders and Principal Investigators in managing funded activities 

Financial & Technical Accounting

• Support development of robust subsidiary and intercompany accounting, including transfer pricing compliance 
• Contribute to year-end statutory accounts and group financial statements 
• Maintain and develop the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate accounting for capital projects 
• Prepare and review indirect tax returns, including VAT and PESM submissions 
• Support management of restricted funds ensuring compliance and optimal utilisation 

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Executive leaders and Heads of Service 
• Represent Finance during interim and year-end audits 
• Provide authoritative advice on accounting, VAT and financial management matters 
• Identify improvements to financial reporting processes, systems and controls 

Team & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and support junior finance colleagues 
• Contribute to development of financial policies and procedures 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements 

Person Specification

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or above 
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting knowledge 
• Experience producing group and subsidiary financial statements 
• Fixed asset accounting experience 
• Proven finance business partnering skills with excellent communication ability 
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Unit4) 
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and build effective stakeholder relationships 

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to take a visible, influential finance role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where you will shape financial strategy, develop stakeholder partnerships, and contribute to organisational success.

Please see Information Pack for more details.

This role closes for applications at 11.59pm on 26 May 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place via Zoom w/c 1 June 2026.