The Business Services team, within the Directorate of Finance & Procurement, is looking to appoint a full time Business Services Co-ordinator.
The postholder will be part of a friendly team that provides finance support and training to all Schools and Directorates within the University.
The principal duties will focus on financial transactions and related tasks:
• Review & approve requisitions to purchase orders ensuring correct treatment of VAT, appropriate ledger coding and issue of orders to suppliers. Overseeing the good receipting process, liaising with suppliers and dealing with mis-matches
• Ensures University policies and procedures are complied with in respect of procurement, value for money and expense claims.
• Liaising with both internal and external parties. For example communicating with suppliers, other members of the Finance Section, and School staff to provide advice, guidance & training.
• Processing student expenses & related queries.
• Undertakes housekeeping in the Finance System to ensure prompt payment to suppliers and ledger integrity. Provides financial reports.
• Provides training and advice in the use of the finance system on a one to one basis. Resolves Business Services helpdesk calls.
• Set up products in the Online Store
The appointee will be line managed by the Business Services Administrator. The post could be located at either the Old Aberdeen or Foresterhill campuses.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 4, £25,742 - £29,605 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Joanna Lockens, Business Services Administrator, e-mail: j.lockens@abdn.ac.uk
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
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Job Reference Number: FIN130S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11 October 2024
The Directorate of Finance & Procurement embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.