Interim Management Accountant 12 months - Higher Education

Interim Management Accountant (12 months) – Higher Education
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Interim Management Accountant to join a leading University in Liverpool on a 12-month fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role focuses on Research and Development finance and involves managing a small but efficient team within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a small finance team, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.

• Support the financial management of Research and Enterprise funding, from application through to project closure.

• Provide accurate and timely management information, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

• Ensure compliance with University financial regulations and funder requirements.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external funders, supporting audits and regulatory returns.

• Drive continuous process improvement, maintaining strong financial controls and efficient systems.

You will be a qualified (or part-qualified) accountant with strong management accounting experience, ideally gained within higher education, research funding, or a complex organisation. You will have excellent leadership skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners.

• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site, 2 days from home.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, supporting work-life balance.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a highly regarded University, supporting research and innovation that has local, national, and international significance.