Job Description
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SCHOOL / SERVICE
St George's School of Health & Medical Sciences
DEPARTMENT
School of Health & Medical Sciences
LOCATION
Tooting Campus
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed-term
JOB CATEGORY
SALC / Clerical / Technical / Support
HOURS
Full-time
SALARY MIN
Competitive
SALARY MAX
Competitive
PUBLICATION DATE
18-Jul-2026
CLOSING DATE
27-Jul-2026
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. We are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.
Background
We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join the City St George’s Finance Team, based mainly on the Tooting Campus. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management, performance and support for management in City St George’s, University of London (CSG) and to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and control.
Responsibilities
The role has responsibility for periodic financial and management reporting, budgets, forecasts and financial plans on the Tooting campus and in the format required to support consolidated institutional financial reports. It will also ensure, alongside the Finance Director and other members of the Senior Finance Team, that staff are aware of their duties and responsibilities and will provide appropriate training, guidance, policies and procedures to fulfil those duties. A key part of the role will be supporting the finance integration plan post-merger – including the integration of key finance processes, policies, ways of working, budget management and reporting - and leading on the exercise to migrate the Tooting based finance team on the Oracle ERP.
Person Specification
Key attributes of the successful applicant include: · Educated to degree or equivalent standard · Fully qualified CCAB or equivalent accountant with significant post qualification experience · Leading a team within a finance function · Preparation of regular financial information for senior management including analysis and commentary · Financial performance improvement and working with non-finance staff to achieve it · Familiarity with the financial reporting, regulatory and tax environment for UK higher education
SCHOOL / SERVICE
St George's School of Health & Medical Sciences
DEPARTMENT
School of Health & Medical Sciences
LOCATION
Tooting Campus
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed-term
JOB CATEGORY
SALC / Clerical / Technical / Support
HOURS
Full-time
SALARY MIN
Competitive
SALARY MAX
Competitive
PUBLICATION DATE
18-Jul-2026
CLOSING DATE
27-Jul-2026
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. We are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.
Background
We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join the City St George’s Finance Team, based mainly on the Tooting Campus. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management, performance and support for management in City St George’s, University of London (CSG) and to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and control.
Responsibilities
The role has responsibility for periodic financial and management reporting, budgets, forecasts and financial plans on the Tooting campus and in the format required to support consolidated institutional financial reports. It will also ensure, alongside the Finance Director and other members of the Senior Finance Team, that staff are aware of their duties and responsibilities and will provide appropriate training, guidance, policies and procedures to fulfil those duties. A key part of the role will be supporting the finance integration plan post-merger – including the integration of key finance processes, policies, ways of working, budget management and reporting - and leading on the exercise to migrate the Tooting based finance team on the Oracle ERP.
Person Specification
Key attributes of the successful applicant include: · Educated to degree or equivalent standard · Fully qualified CCAB or equivalent accountant with significant post qualification experience · Leading a team within a finance function · Preparation of regular financial information for senior management including analysis and commentary · Financial performance improvement and working with non-finance staff to achieve it · Familiarity with the financial reporting, regulatory and tax environment for UK higher education
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Interim Deputy Director of Finance ( Redeployee Candidates Only ) 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.