Management Accountant – Costing

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Preston is seeking a Management Accountant to spearhead the development of a new course costing model. Responsibilities include collaborating with Deans and Directors to allocate resources effectively and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should possess AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and be working towards a professional accountancy qualification. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a strong package of benefits.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience of using complex spreadsheets and database tools to analyse financial data.
• Experience of developing and implementing costing models.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of a new course costing model.
• Support team deliverables including external regulatory returns, quarterly forecasts, and budgets.

Skills

Experience with complex spreadsheets

Database tools for financial data analysis

Development and implementation of costing models

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Working towards professional accountancy qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Management Accountant to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team to lead on the development and implementation of a new course costing model. You will be working with the Deans of Schools, Directors and Finance Business Partners to accurately allocate resource and cost to modules and courses to support informed decision making.

You will also be supporting with other team deliverable, including external regulatory returns, quarterly forecasts and budgets.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of using complex spreadsheets and database tools to analyse financial data and experience of developing and implementing costing models.

For this role you will need an AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and be working towards a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.