Business Accounting Support Assistant

Description:

Principal accountabilities

• To facilitate project set up, monitoring and operation by reference to the project details and timelines and in liaison with the business and project managers.

• To provide project information to Business Accountants and Budget Managers as required.

• To support Project Managers through timely and accurate provision of budgetary control information including budget summaries and reconciliations.

• To ensure all invoices, for projects and other activity, are raised as required.

• To collect HESA and other institutional reporting requirements in a timely manner, and ensure coding is appropriate for capturing this information.

• Under the guidance of the Business Accountant, to phase, enter and collect project information for month end, forecast and budget.

• Provide support for year end and audit preparations and for project specific audits by providing all required backing information to deadlines.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all outputs and provide a flexible approach to delivering deadlines.

• Develop and sustain high quality relationships with colleagues across the finance department and wider institution.

• Be fully aware of the health and safety responsibilities for you.

• Promote and exemplify the University’s values.

• Carry out any other duties or projects commensurate with the level and skills/qualifications of this role.

• Be an active and engaged member of the Business Accounting team.

• Continue personal and professional development under the support and guidance of the

• Business Accountant and other senior Finance colleagues.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Educated to “A” level standard or equivalent work experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/ L4 or above or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy Finance office environment.
• Demonstrable experience in finance or relevant finance qualification.
• Evidence of working with and following financial procedures.