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Job Overview
- Employer: Glasgow School of Art
- Job Title: Senior Accountant
- Location: Glasgow, UK (hybrid working available)
- Salary: £58,225 – £67,468 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
About the Employer
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.
Role Summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Accountant within the Finance Directorate at The Glasgow School of Art.
This is a key senior role providing leadership across management accounting, financial planning and reporting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the postholder will lead a team of professional finance staff, overseeing the production of management accounts, forecasting and the annual planning cycle. You will play a central role in strengthening financial governance, supporting major projects and contributing to the development of a modern, integrated finance function. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the School, you will provide expert financial advice, challenge and insight in a complex and dynamic environment. We are seeking a fully qualified accountant, or equivalent, with significant experience in management accounting, strong leadership capability and a proven ability to deliver clear, impactful financial information to a wide range of audiences.
Additional Information
- Job description and Benefits: Attached above
Important Dates
- Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) 8th May 2026
- Interviews for this post will take place: week commencing 25th May 2026
Application Process
Right to work in the UK is required. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available, subject to eligibility. Please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk as soon as possible for guidance.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
Equality and Inclusion
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. The Glasgow School of Art strives 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.
The Glasgow School of Art recognises it does not have the diversity of staff that it wants and particularly welcomes and encourages applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
Registered Charity Number SC012490.
How to Apply
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