Accountancy Assistant

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated, proactive individual to join us and work within the Finance Team based in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE). As part of the team, you will have responsibility for supporting the provision of a full Management Accounting service across the faculty, ensuring successful devolved financial management.

The SAgE Faculty is an exciting and dynamic place to work, dedicated to world-leading education and research. Being embedded within the faculty gives you the opportunity to be close to the academic, student and research community and innovative projects. You will also reap the benefits of being part of the wider University Finance Hub and the development opportunities and professional support this can bring.

It is an exciting opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of university services supporting the financial management of university accounts.

We are looking for a confident communicator and effective team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Good numerical and IT skills are essential, and we need you to be able to work accurately to tight deadlines and adaptive to change. To be highly successful in this role, you will need to be well organised and customer impact focused.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Jackie Williams, jacqueline.williams@newcastle.ac.uk.

Please ensure you upload a covering letter with your CV when applying for this role.

Key Accountabilities

• To plan, organise and monitor the Finance Support workload including the input of financial transactions and the delivery of reporting information.
• To assist in the preparation of detailed annual budgets and forecasts.
• To produce a standard suite of reports and performance indicators to an agreed timetable.
• To provide advice and guidance on financial issues to Faculty and Professional Services staff.
• To liaise with Finance and Planning and other Professional Services where necessary to ensure best practice is adhered to at all times.
• To be responsible for the creation and amendment of master data e.g. SAP accounts as required in order to maintain the most effective structures for use across the Faculty.
• To identify areas within the Faculty/Unit where best practice could be strengthened by the application of university policies and procedures.
• To run month end procedures in order to facilitate the production of monthly / quarterly accounts in accordance with the accounting timetable.
• To supervise other members of the Finance support team on a day-to-day basis.
• To undertake any other duties of a relevant nature as required by the Deputy Head of Faculty Finance.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least 'A' Level standard (minimum of 3, grades A - C) or equivalent standard by experience.

Desirable

• AAT qualified (Association of Accounting Technicians) or equivalent.

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