Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Job:

The Corporate Finance Accountant will report to the Head of Corporate Finance to provide accounting, financial modelling, and reporting services in relation to University special projects, strategic cash management and investment and financing activities. The role also includes line management of one direct report; Treasury Accountant.


This role will support the Head of Corporate Finance with the financial oversight of the University's endowments and the investment portfolio. This will include monitoring and reporting on investment performance, liaising with investment consultants, investment managers and custodians in order to process investment-related transactions, assisting in the preparation of reports to the University's Investment Sub Committee and preparing financial statement notes and disclosures in relation to cash and cash equivalents, investments and endowments.



As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Blended working arrangements may be considered


Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Zoe Rainey


Email: zoe.rainey@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.