Reporting Accountant
Heriot-Watt UniversityCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted March 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Heriot-Watt University is a top UK university for innovation, business, and industry, with a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge research.
Job Description
The Reporting Accountant role assists with planning, budgeting, and reporting exercises for Heriot-Watt University. Key duties include financial planning, financial reporting, finance project support, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level and hold a recognised UK accounting qualification (e.g., ICAS, ICAEW, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Advanced excel skills
- Knowledge of Oracle finance system preferable
- Experience of working within a similar environment
- Well-developed understanding of relevant legal, statutory and governance applications
- Ability to persuade, motivate and influence
- Demonstrable excellent customer service
- Experience of working closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to research, analyse and present complex information effectively with good attention to detail
- High level planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise major developments
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
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