Systems and Reporting Accountant

Job Title: Systems and Reporting Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £19,792 - £22,919 per annum pro rata of £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9

Job type: 15 Hours Per Week (0.40 FTE), Fixed Term - 2 years

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

The Finance team is seeking a Systems and Reporting Accountant to help maximise the effective use of the Agresso (Unit4 Business World) financial system. As the main point of contact for system functionality, you will provide expert guidance, support, and drive continuous improvement.

The University is currently transitioning its Finance system to the Cloud and progressing an ambitious programme of systems and process development to enhance efficiency and user experience.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

You will need solid systems and accountancy expertise, with previous Agresso experience and a proven ability to develop and improve financial systems and processes.

Why Join Us?

Joining UCB means becoming part of an institution where your expertise will have a genuine and visible impact. This role places you at the centre of our financial transformation journey, offering the opportunity to shape systems, influence best practice, and contribute directly to enhancing the University's operational effectiveness.

You will be welcomed into a collaborative and supportive community where professional growth is encouraged, innovation is valued, and your work will make a meaningful difference to staff, students, and the wider institution.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 26th April 2026.

Interview Date - Thursday 7 th May 2026.

Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Financial Systems Accountant, Reporting and Systems Analyst, Finance Systems and Data Accountant, Management Reporting Accountant, Financial Reporting and Systems Specialist or Finance Data and Systems Analyst, may also be considered for this role.