Research Accounting Advisor

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Description:

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference. The Finance department is a central part to the University of Plymouth’s operations and you will have the opportunity to play an important role in making sure the University runs smoothly and goes from strength-to-strength. This role is part of the Finance Research Accounting Team providing accurate financial management, guidance and support for externally funded research projects. You will be monitoring & reporting on budgets in line with with funding contracts and University policies and procedures, along with completing project milestones in a timely manner, along with ad-hoc queries. You will research, interpret and manipulate data using a variety of systems, analyse and highlight issues for further analysis ensuring adherence to appropriate regulations, including documentation and developing auditable records. You will interface with customers, partners and stakeholders and provide detailed advice and guidance, identifying issues and providing effective solutions in a timely manner. Self-motivated with good problem-solving and diagnostic skills, you should possess an analytical and inquiring approach to your role. Working within the Business Support team you will be responsible for assisting other team members as well as being responsible for the delivery of one off projects. You will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight time scales. You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, educational attainment at Further Education level and an accounting qualification (e.g.AAT) or equivalent experience. You will have knowledge and experience of budgets, costing and finance systems and an ability to analyse financial and other data. You will have knowledge of financial management of projects, excellent communication and customer service skills with an ability to work independently as well as in a team, with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages. There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Marie Cann by email at marie.cann@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 588163. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13th March 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£27,131 to £31,411 per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

The Finance department is a central part to the University of Plymouth’s operations and you will have the opportunity to play an important role in making sure the University runs smoothly and goes from strength-to-strength.

This

role is part of the Finance Research Accounting Team providing accurate financial management, guidance and support for externally funded research projects.

You will be monitoring & reporting on budgets in line with with funding contracts and University policies and procedures, along with completing project milestones in a timely manner, along with ad-hoc queries.

You will research, interpret and manipulate data using a variety of systems, analyse and highlight issues for further analysis ensuring adherence to appropriate regulations, including documentation and developing auditable records.

You will interface with customers, partners and stakeholders and provide detailed advice and guidance, identifying issues and providing effective solutions in a timely manner.

Self-motivated with good problem-solving and diagnostic skills, you should possess an analytical and inquiring approach to your role. Working within the Business Support team you will be responsible for assisting other team members as well as being responsible for the delivery of one off projects. You will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight time scales.

You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, educational attainment at Further Education level and an accounting qualification (e.g.AAT) or equivalent experience.

You will have knowledge and experience of budgets, costing and finance systems and an ability to analyse financial and other data. You will have knowledge of financial management of projects, excellent communication and customer service skills with an ability to work independently as well as in a team, with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Marie Cann by email at marie.cann@plymouth.ac.uk

or by telephone on 01752 588163.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13

th

March 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A9365

£27,131 to £31,411 per annum - Grade 5

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27131

31411

Professional/Support Services

Thu, 9 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk