Trainee Accountant
This role will support the Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Business Partner and the management accounts/R&E accounts team in financial monitoring of assigned faculty/directorates. You will also support the Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Business Partner/R&E accounts team in the analysis and provision of financial information.
The Person
The successful candidate will be highly organised and methodical, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels to achieve results.
They will be highly numerate and accurate and take pride in their attention to detail. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is studying for, or has a willingness to study for, an agreed accountancy qualification.
Directorate/Function
The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth. These services span financial management, workforce development, and the maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure - ensuring the University’s operations and ambitions are fully supported. With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people-first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.
The Finance department aims to deliver the strategic objectives of the University with a clear focus on customer service. In all our work we try to use simple, common and consistent language as much as possible. We also try to maximise efficiency by getting the best out of our automatic systems and reducing manual intervention.
Further information
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on 22 July 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Menar Mehdi, Finance Analyst.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.