Senior Financial Accountant

University of Glasgow - University Services - Finance Office

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is offered on an open-ended basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the University Finance Office.

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the University’s fixed asset module and balance sheet, for leading the preparation of accurate, timely and compliant financial statements and additional external reporting requirements and for ensuring adherence to all Higher Education specific financial reporting requirements.

This role acts as a primary point of contact for external auditors throughout the year, acts as a technical expert for stakeholders across Finance and the wider business on all financial accounting matters and drives continuous improvement in financial reporting systems, processes and controls.

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Closing Date: 12th March 2026

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

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