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Are you a skilled manager and technical accountant ready to take on a pivotal role at one of the UK's leading higher education institutions? At the University of York we are seeking a dynamic leader to head our Group Financial Accounts team and oversee the corporate reporting process. This role is integral to ensuring that the University meets its regulatory financial reporting obligations while setting the standard for excellence in financial controls and procedures.
Experience in higher education is not essential. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring fresh perspectives and insight. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we particularly encourage applications from female candidates and individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background who are underrepresented in the institution in leadership roles
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Clark, Group Financial Controller, at ruth.clark@york.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Interview Date: 15 October 2024
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We also encourage applications from women for senior roles.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.