Qualified Accountant Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS Salary: £38,784 £46,349 per annum Vacancy Type: 12-month contract, 35 hours per week Join the Royal Agricultural Universitys 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 compliant Supporting core accounting operations, including monthly accounts and financial controls Providing high-quality FP&A and business partnering across the University Contributing to annual audit and statutory reporting Acting as finance lead on strategic projects, offering clear insight and expert analysis What 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 click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date: 7 December 2025 with Interviews: 18 December 2025