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Head of Financial Accounting

DURHAM UNIVERSITY • UK

Salary
£69k – £69k
Posted
7 November 2026
Sponsor match
medium
International SportspersonWorker (A rating)
Role overview

DURHAM UNIVERSITY is hiring a Head of Financial Accounting in UK, a accounting & finance role. The advertised salary is £69k – £69k. DURHAM UNIVERSITY holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

The Role and the Department The Head of Financial Accounting is a pivotal senior leadership role within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and playing a critical part in safeguarding the University's financial integrity, regulatory compliance and reputation. As the University's lead technical accounting expert, the postholder is responsible for leading the Financial Accounting function, encompassing financial reporting, treasury and cash management, balance sh…
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  • Employer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: International Sportsperson
  • Advertised salary: £69k – £69k
  • How this salary compares: about 39% above the £49,686 median across 1,713 accounting & finance roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: UK
  • Similar roles nearby: 271 other live accounting & finance roles in UK — browse them
  • Posted: 7 November 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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