City St George's, University of London
Financial Accountant-Treasury ( Internal Applications Only)
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City St George’s, University of London
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.
Background
We are seeking a proactive Treasury focused individual to join the team.
This role sits within the Financial Accounting, Tax and Treasury team in the University’s Finance Directorate. The team is responsible for financial reporting and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with tax, audit and regulatory requirements, supporting corporate financial planning and balance sheet management, overseeing treasury activities including cash forecasting and covenant compliance, and maintaining financial oversight of university subsidiaries and investments in spin-out companies.
Responsibilities
The Financial Accountant – Treasury provides specialist support across financial accounting functions, with key responsibility for treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, investment management, covenant reporting, and related administration. The role also covers endowment and donation management, bank and investment reconciliations, and foreign exchange valuation. It includes financial oversight and reporting for at least one subsidiary company, support across wider financial accounting duties, and participation in month-end, year-end, and audit processes, alongside providing cover within the wider finance team.
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Person Specification
Candidate ideally should be a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience. A strong background in financial accounting, tax, and treasury functions. Educated to degree level or possessing equivalent professional experience, with the ability to provide accurate financial information and support informed decision-making. A person who demonstrates an understanding of compliance, governance, and data protection requirements, alongside awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability principles. Experience in working within complex administrative environments and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is also desirable.
Additional Information
Further Information can be found in the JD - Financial Accountant - Treasury.pdf https://cityuni.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/cs_recruitdirectory/IQAG3wveByG0QraR5PHh5UtqAcPGBsQno57BvMgl-LaEv6E?e=wN0aWH
Closing date for applications: 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews to be scheduled on 17 August 2026
The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
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City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
At City St George’s, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.
Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.
Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
At City St Georges, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.
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