Business Accounting Support Assistant

Job details

Department

Finance

Responsible to

Business Accountant

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£23,343 to £25,143 per annum pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £28,914 per annum)

Closing date

Wednesday 3 April 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Part-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .

Reference

0096-24

About the role

The University of Derby is looking to appoint a confident and self-motivated Business Accounting Support Assistant to join the Business Accounting Support Team on a permanent basis.

Reporting into one of the Business Accountants the successful applicant will be part of a vibrant, professional team. Under the guidance of the Business Accountant, you will provide reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and support for a defined project portfolio. 

The role involves liaising with colleagues across the business to ensure robust and effective financial project management, so excellent communication skills are essential.

There will be opportunities to work with members across the finance department, and also the wider University; as such the role would suit an individual looking to gain experience of a business partnering approach to financial management.

This post will be 20 hours a week split across 4 days (preferred pattern but this is negotiable)

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Business Accountant – Jenny Wain via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

Principal accountabilities

To facilitate project set up, monitoring and operation by reference to the project details and timelines and in liaison with the business and project managers.

To provide project information to Business Accountants and Budget Managers as required.

To support Project Managers through timely and accurate provision of budgetary control information including budget summaries and reconciliations.

To ensure all invoices, for projects and other activity, are raised as required.

To collect HESA and other institutional reporting requirements in a timely manner, and ensure coding is appropriate for capturing this information.

Under the guidance of the Business Accountant, to phase, enter and collect project information for month end, forecast and budget.

Provide support for year end and audit preparations and for project specific audits by providing all required backing information to deadlines.

Maintain a high level of accuracy in all outputs and provide a flexible approach to delivering deadlines.

Develop and sustain high quality relationships with colleagues across the finance department and wider institution.

Be fully aware of the health and safety responsibilities for you.

Promote and exemplify the University’s values.

Carry out any other duties or projects commensurate with the level and skills/qualifications of this role.

Be an active and engaged member of the Business Accounting team.

Continue personal and professional development under the support and guidance of the

Business Accountant and other senior Finance colleagues.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Educated to “A” level standard or equivalent work experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/ L4 or above or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy Finance office environment.
• Demonstrable experience in finance or relevant finance qualification.
• Evidence of working with and following financial procedures.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and service delivery achievements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
• Reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to consistently achieve deadlines and timetables to a high-quality standard.
• Ability to teamwork within and beyond the immediate team, adopt a quality service ethos and contribute collegiately to the achievement of team goals.
• Ability to ensure the provision of a high-quality accounting service with quality and timely accounting information, advice and direction.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt positively to change.
• Desire to be part of a high performing team.

Business requirements

• Flexible approach to working hours when occasion demands.
• Inter-site travel as required.
• Ability to travel to other sites in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards professional body accreditation, either for an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT or CIMA) or another relevant professional qualification, via the apprenticeship route if appropriate.

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

Please note that unfortunately, this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visas & Immigration points based immigration system; however, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route..

Please consult the Home office website for further information.

What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university’s evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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Why join Derby?

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an extraordinary place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.