Qualified Accountant - Cirencester, GloucestershireQualified Accountant Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JSSalary: £38,784 – £46,349 per annumVacancy Type: 12-month contract, 35 hours per weekJoin the Royal Agricultural University’s senior finance team in a key role that helps shape the future of our institution. We are looking for a confident and collaborative Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the University.What you will be doing:Leading research accounting to ensure grants and projects are accurately recorded and compliantSupporting core accounting operations, including monthly accounts and financial controlsProviding high-quality FP&A and business partnering across the UniversityContributing to annual audit and statutory reportingActing as finance lead on strategic projects, offering clear insight and expert analysisWhat we are looking for:A proactive, highly skilled accountant with strong technical knowledge, great communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. You will bring analytical strength, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering excellent financial services.At RAU, our values guide everything we do — we are collaborative, open-minded, resourceful, responsible and inclusive. if you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic university environment, we would love to hear from you.In return you will receive a competitive salary, have access to free parking, a subsidised-on site gym, pension, generous holiday and sick pay entitlement as well as Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance programme.To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the RAU, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-usClosing date: 7 December 2025 with Interviews: 18 December 2025