This is an exciting opportunity to become the Accounts Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises nine academic Departments, five major research Institutions, and an animal hospital, with a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, and a total spend in excess of £180m.
Working within the School Finance Office, this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by providing accurate and timely financial administrative and reporting support to the 40 plus staff in the school office. This role will support both the Finance and Research Grants coordinator and the Senior Finance Advisor, assisting with the administration of accounts and maintaining financial records within the School of Biological Sciences.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience in an accounts environment. Experience with research grants is desirable. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, excellent communication skills are essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and independently. Knowledge of university finance systems is an advantage to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.
We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.
This position is permanent and available immediately.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
Please quote reference PA44834 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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