Job Description
Job description
Ref Number B02-07710 Professional Expertise Finance Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £52,487–£61,534 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site Available for Secondment Yes Closing Date 08-Oct-2026
About Us
The UCL Division of Medicine has approximately 400 staff with 130 independent investigators and is one of the largest department in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, within the School of Life and Medical Sciences. The Division brings together clinical and non-clinical scientists in an interdisciplinary environment for world-class research, teaching and patient-care. The Division is located across two campuses, i.e. the Bloomsbury Campus and the Royal Free Campus (based on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
About The Role
The main responsibility of the post holder will be leading on finance based issues across the Division liaising with the Divisional Manager, Divisional Director, senior academic colleagues and other UCL departments. The post holder will also ensure that effective procedures for the management of the Division’s accounts are maintained/developed for all areas of divisional activity. This is a responsible and demanding position with a wide range of duties, therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to show flexibility, initiative and commitment. This role id offered to internal candidates on a secondment basis only, the duration id 6 months. Please address all questions to Kinga Podolak on k.podolak@ucl.ac.uk.
About You
You will ensure that effective procedures for the management of the Division’s accounts are maintained/developed for all areas of divisional activity. The post holder will be preparing the Division’s annual budget and projections working with the Divisional Manager to ensure they are in accordance with both the University’s and the Division’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring that month and year-end accounting procedures are processed in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with set deadlines working closely with the school finance team. The extensive list of skills, duties and responsibilities is included within Job Description and Person Specification.
What we offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we knowdiversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community torepresent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality ofopportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we allbelong. We therefore particularly encourageapplications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’sworkforce. These include people from Black, Asian andethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silveraward, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancinggender equality.
Ref Number B02-07710 Professional Expertise Finance Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £52,487–£61,534 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site Available for Secondment Yes Closing Date 08-Oct-2026
About Us
The UCL Division of Medicine has approximately 400 staff with 130 independent investigators and is one of the largest department in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, within the School of Life and Medical Sciences. The Division brings together clinical and non-clinical scientists in an interdisciplinary environment for world-class research, teaching and patient-care. The Division is located across two campuses, i.e. the Bloomsbury Campus and the Royal Free Campus (based on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
About The Role
The main responsibility of the post holder will be leading on finance based issues across the Division liaising with the Divisional Manager, Divisional Director, senior academic colleagues and other UCL departments. The post holder will also ensure that effective procedures for the management of the Division’s accounts are maintained/developed for all areas of divisional activity. This is a responsible and demanding position with a wide range of duties, therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to show flexibility, initiative and commitment. This role id offered to internal candidates on a secondment basis only, the duration id 6 months. Please address all questions to Kinga Podolak on k.podolak@ucl.ac.uk.
About You
You will ensure that effective procedures for the management of the Division’s accounts are maintained/developed for all areas of divisional activity. The post holder will be preparing the Division’s annual budget and projections working with the Divisional Manager to ensure they are in accordance with both the University’s and the Division’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring that month and year-end accounting procedures are processed in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with set deadlines working closely with the school finance team. The extensive list of skills, duties and responsibilities is included within Job Description and Person Specification.
What we offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we knowdiversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community torepresent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality ofopportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we allbelong. We therefore particularly encourageapplications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’sworkforce. These include people from Black, Asian andethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silveraward, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancinggender equality.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
