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Research Accounting Advisor

Company name
Plymouth University

Salary
£26,341 - £30,497 per annum -

Location
Plymouth, MN, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Accounting, Education

Posted on
Mar 04, 2022

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The University of Plymouth is looking for a well organised and methodical individual with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to support externally funded research projects. You will be working within the Business Support Team of the Finance Department, providing a finance administration service to all areas of the University. You will be supporting management accounting processes, budget monitoring and analysis and management of externally funded projects post award. You will research, interpret and manipulate data using a variety of systems, analyse and highlight issues for further analysis ensuring adherence to appropriate regulations, including documentation and developing auditable records. You are required to plan and administer complex meetings, conferences, committees or visits. You will interface with customers, partners and stakeholders and provide detailed advice and guidance, identifying issues and providing effective solutions in a timely manner. You will contribute towards the continuous improvement of the Business Support service and the Finance Department in meeting the needs of the University. Self-motivated with good problem-solving and diagnostic skills, you should possess an analytical and inquiring approach to your role. Working within the Business Support team you will be responsible for assisting other team members as well as being responsible for the delivery of one off projects. You will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight time scales. You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, educational attainment at Further Education level and an accounting qualification (e.g.AAT) or equivalent experience. You will have knowledge and experience of budgets, costing and finance systems and an ability to analyse financial and other data. You will have knowledge of financial management of projects, excellent communication and customer service skills with an ability to work independently as well as in a team, with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference! The Finance department is the home to our Finance and Procurement teams. The Finance department is a central part to the University of Plymouth’s operations and is an exciting place to work. Based at the Royal William Yard you will have the opportunity to play an important role in making sure the University runs smoothly and goes from strength-to-strength. The teams are customer focussed with a remit to support University Stakeholders with the teaching and research mission, to provide insight and guidance to support university planning, and to ensure compliance and control throughout the university finance systems. 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 Matt Townend by email lisa.petford@plymouth.ac.uk This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 28th March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. 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 and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£26,341 - £30,497 per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

You will be working within the Business Support Team of the Finance Department, providing a finance administration service to all areas of the University. You will be supporting

management accounting processes, budget monitoring and analysis and management of externally funded projects post award.

You will research, interpret and manipulate data using a variety of systems, analyse and highlight issues for further analysis ensuring adherence to appropriate regulations, including documentation and developing auditable records.

You are required to plan and administer complex meetings, conferences, committees or visits. You will interface with customers, partners and stakeholders and provide detailed advice and guidance, identifying issues and providing effective solutions in a timely manner.

You will contribute towards the continuous improvement of the Business Support service and the Finance Department in meeting the needs of the University.

Self-motivated with good problem-solving and diagnostic skills, you should possess an analytical and inquiring approach to your role. Working within the Business Support team you will be responsible for assisting other team members as well as being responsible for the delivery of one off projects. You will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight time scales.

You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, educational attainment at Further Education level and an accounting qualification (e.g.AAT) or equivalent experience.

You will have knowledge and experience of budgets, costing and finance systems and an ability to analyse financial and other data. You will have knowledge of financial management of projects, excellent communication and customer service skills with an ability to work independently as well as in a team, with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages.

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference!

The Finance department is the home to our Finance and Procurement teams. The Finance department is a central part to the University of Plymouth’s operations and is an exciting place to work. Based at the Royal William Yard you will have the opportunity to play an important role in making sure the University runs smoothly and goes from strength-to-strength. The teams are customer focussed with a remit to support University Stakeholders with the teaching and research mission, to provide insight and guidance to support university planning, and to ensure compliance and control throughout the university finance systems.

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 Matt Townend by email lisa.petford@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 28

th

March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

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 and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

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£26,341 - £30,497 per annum - Grade 5

26341

26341

30497

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

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

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