We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial management services across the University. Working closely with the Finance Operations Lead, you will play a key role in providing accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, and contributing to effective financial planning and control.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in management accounting within a dynamic higher education environment.
You will:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounting information
- Analyse income and expenditure and support financial planning
- Respond to budget holder queries and process adjustments
- Support forecasting and multi-year budgeting
- Assist with audit processes and year-end reporting
- Maintain and support the finance system
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The confidence to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders
- Experience with finance systems with Agresso experience being advantageous
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
This is a one year fixed term, full-time, 35 hours a week position across Monday-Friday. We operate a hybrid flexible approach to working with the opportunity to work from home and either our Penryn or Falmouth campus. An on-campus presence will be required for at least 2 days per week.
Contact
[email protected] with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 21 June 2026.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 13 July 2026 in Falmouth.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
- 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
