University Services
Finance Office
Maintenance Accountant
Vacancy Reference: 154193
Salary: UofG Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Accountant to join the University’s Finance Office.
Reporting to the Head of Project Accounting and working closely with key Estates Staff (Directors, Budget Holders, Contracts Team), you will play a pivotal role in the provision of comprehensive, effective and efficient project financial management support and direction to the leadership team and project management team.
You will ensure the provision of professional, effective and solutions focused finance services aligned to the achievement of the University’s Estates Strategy. You will provide high quality technical support through insightful analysis and issue resolution and continuously improve processes and procedures to support efficient and effective operations within a strong internal control environment.
You will also provide effective financial and commercial support for key maintenance contract work e.g. CBRE contract.
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Closing Date: 24 November 2024
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
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