Finance Business Partner
Closing in 14 days (2 March 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £44,410 per annum *Plus 20.3% Employer pension Contribution
Employer: UCS College Group
Location: Bridgwater College, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 March 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
UCS College Group are looking to appoint a College Accountant who will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Financial Reporting Manager. UCS College Group consists of four College’s, Group Support and a subsidiary. The annual turnover for the group is budgeted to exceed £85m in 2025/26.
The role will support the Group’s financial strategy by providing comprehensive support to budget holders, identifying opportunities to grow surplus and ensure resources are utilised efficiently. Responsibilities will include creating budgets, regular forecasts and longer-term financial models to support business strategy. You will be expected to support budget holders in understanding the impact of their financial performance and support with adhering to internal and external regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in Financial Planning and have worked in a large and complex organisation. A strong commitment to customer service and a diligent work ethic are essential for success in this role. We are committed to supporting employee well-being and ensuring a healthy work life balance; therefore, the working hours can be adapted to suit the right candidate.
What is in it for me?
UCS offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
Dedicated CPD days
2 wellbeing days
2-week Christmas closure
Opportunities for hybrid working
On-site discounted gym
Free parking
UCS College Group Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.