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The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.
Applications are invited for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will play an important role in providing effective budgeting, reporting and accounting support across the Glasgow School of Art. The post will support the development of annual budgets and longer-term financial forecasts, produce monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis to support informed decision-making across the School.
The role will work closely with budget holders and colleagues across GSA, providing advice on financial performance, investigating variances and identifying actions to support effective financial management. The post will also contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and external audit, fixed asset accounting, income accounting and the ongoing development and maintenance of financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of annual budgets and longer-term financial forecasts.
- Produce monthly management accounts.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
- Work closely with budget holders and colleagues across GSA.
- Provide advice on financial performance, investigate variances, and identify actions to support effective financial management.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and external audit.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, income accounting, and the ongoing development and maintenance of financial systems.
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Key Requirements:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant making demonstrable progress towards completing their professional qualification.
- Experience of supporting institutional budgets and producing regular management accounts, including analysing variances and forecasting year-end outturns.
- Excellent Excel skills and experience of using enterprise finance systems and financial reporting tools.
- Experience within the education or public sector, and knowledge of Unit4/Agresso, Excelerator and/or SQL, would be advantageous.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workload effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to explain financial information and concepts clearly to non-financial managers and provide constructive financial advice to support decision-making.
Application Information:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Finance team and contribute to the effective financial management of a unique and internationally recognised institution.
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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23.59 4th September 2026
Interviews for this post will take place: week commencing 14th September 2026
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Right to work and live in the UK is required. Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements may be available if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website.
Equality and Diversity:
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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