Assistant Management Accountant

The University of Salford Finance department is looking for a Assistant Management Accountant to join the team! 

The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution and its subsidiaries. The department is made up of a team of 80+ staff and provides a full range of financial services to the University, including: payroll, financial systems, management and financial accounting services and a travel office. 

We operate a devolved system of planning and budgeting and the Finance team works closely with Academic Units and Professional Services to maximise opportunities and ensure financial sustainability.

The Assistant Management Accountant role will support the Finance Manager, working with the School of Arts & Media and Salford Business school. 

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the post holder will:

• Support the Finance Managers for all teaching activity in the delivery of high-quality financial services to the University.
• Assist with budget setting, budget monitoring, reporting of performance, transactional support, and provision of high-quality financial advice.
• Provide costings for all new and existing teaching activity / projects.
• Monitor and report on academic pay, vacancies, workload allowances and liaison with Finance Managers, HR Business Partners and Business Managers.
• Responsible for the International partnerships finance tracker and International agent’s tracker, including timely invoicing, reporting and analysis and liaison with International Partnerships team, Academic and Support services colleagues and the Assistant Director of Finance.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant with good IT skills, proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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