Accountancy Assistant

Company description:

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.

Job description:

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.

This will be a fixed term position until 22nd December 2026.

Interviews will be held on 11 February 2026

For informal enquires please contact Janet Ford janet.ford@newcastle.ac.uk

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