Competitive starting salary range from £32,942.00 up to £37,087.00 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to support the University Group’s financial and operational objectives through accurate reporting and insightful analysis. Working within the Financial Planning & Control team, you will assist in preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring appropriate accounting treatments and high-quality financial information.
You will analyse financial performance, identify trends and variances, and support income and cost analysis, including deferrals, accruals, and prepayments. You will also contribute to business case development, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and help improve financial processes and reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Assist in preparing accurate and timely management accounts, including I&E, balance sheets
Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial data is up to date
Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and insights
Assist with income analysis, ensuring correct treatments such as income deferrals
Support cost analysis, including accruals and prepayments, and investigate variances
Help identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
Recommend and support improvements to financial processes and reporting
Work collaboratively with finance colleagues and support junior staff
Our Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be part-qualified (or equivalent) and have experience in management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will demonstrate strong numerical ability, advanced spreadsheet skills, and the capacity to manage competing deadlines, while proactively identifying ways to enhance financial reporting and improve processes. Experience within the Higher Education sector or using Agresso would be an advantage.
You are a strong team player with clear, confident communication skills, able to explain financial information to diverse stakeholders. You support junior colleagues when needed and take a solutions‑focused approach to evolving business needs.
The Benefits
As a staff member of CU Corporate Services Ltd, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
Life Assurance 4 x Salary
BUPA Cash Plan
50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Closing date: 15 March 2026.