Overview
Financial Accounting Manager (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
| Job Reference: | 559 |
| Job Title: | Financial Accounting Manager |
| Job Location: | Gateway House |
| Full-time/Part-time: | Full-time |
| Employee Weekly Hours: | 37.00 |
| Salary: | £44,746.00 – £56,535.00 |
| Closing Date: | 28/07/2026 |
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.
We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, and links to industry or work experience. DMU undergraduate and postgraduate courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.
Faculty/Directorate
The Finance and Procurement Directorate develops and delivers the financial strategies that support the achievement of the University’s Strategic Plan, whilst maintaining and promoting sound financial oversight and governance in managing the university’s finances.
Role
The Financial Accounting Manager is a senior role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the University's financial reporting. The postholder will lead statutory reporting, month-end and year-end processes, oversee the implementation of forthcoming FRS 102 changes, support financial governance and capital programmes, contribute to the SAP for Futures programme, deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting, and lead a small team.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial financial accounting experience, including statutory reporting, month-end and year-end processes, financial controls, and audit. They will have a proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive process improvements, support ERP finance systems (ideally SAP), and provide high-quality financial advice. Strong analytical, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, together with a proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards of governance, are essential.
For full details about this post, please view the job description and person specification.
Please note that this role is a 2 year, fixed-term contract.
Contact
For more information about the role, please contact Akshay Joshi (akshay.joshi@dmu.ac.uk)
Competencies
Skills
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk
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