Assistant Financial Accountant

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Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified accounting technician to join the Financial Accounting team, to provide maternity cover for up to one year. You will be AAT qualified (or have relevant demonstrable experience). You should have experience in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations and liaising with auditors. You may also be asked to support the tax team with preparation of VAT and corporation tax returns or other tax projects. Experience of managing day-to-day cash flow requirements is desirable. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently or as part of a team and have the ability to prioritise and self-manage. You will have an advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications with a particular focus on excel and experience of using finance systems in large and complex organisations is desirable. Excel skills will be tested during the interview process. 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 Carly Stockley: by email at carly.stockley@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 24 April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a part-time position working 24.05 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to absence cover. Days/hours worked can be flexible within the University’s flexible working policy and will be agreed upon during the appointment process. 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:

£28,131 - £32,411 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Part-Time, Fixed-Term

Contractual hours:

24.05

Basis:

PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>

You will be AAT qualified (or have relevant demonstrable experience). You should have experience in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations and liaising with auditors.

You may also be asked to support the tax team with preparation of VAT and corporation tax returns or other tax projects. Experience of managing day-to-day cash flow requirements is desirable. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently or as part of a team and have the ability to prioritise and self-manage. You will have an advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications with a particular focus on excel and experience of using finance systems in large and complex organisations is desirable. Excel skills will be tested during the interview process.

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 Carly Stockley: by email at carly.stockley@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 24 April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time position working 24.05 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to absence cover. Days/hours worked can be flexible within the University’s flexible working policy and will be agreed upon during the appointment process.

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

A9467

£28,131 - £32,411 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

28131

28131

32411

Professional/Support Services

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Part-Time, Fixed-Term

24.05

PT Temporary Parttime All Year

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

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