Job Description

Responsibilities Undertake a wide range of processing, reconciliation and administration tasks that are commensurate with your skills and develop your experience. All tasks should be carried out to a high standard and strict deadlines using spreadsheets or database applications, accounting or administrative systems in accordance with company procedures. The range of work could include tasks/activities in connection with: To process, receipt and monitor various documents including purchase orders, invoices, inter departmental recharges, and agency staff requests using relevant systems efficiently and prioritising workload to meet demands Assist with the setting up of new supplier accounts in accordance with University Financial and Procurement regulations Analysis of account codes to ensure correct accounting treatment and location of transactions and prepare correction journals as necessary Making purchases with the University Visa card ensuring adherence to purchasing rules and guidelines. To include the allocation of costs on a monthly basis and complete reconciliations to ensure ledger in balance To assist in providing support and advice to staff and managers relating to budgeting, forecasting, costing and financial procedures To assist in undertaking budgetary control and variance analysis for core University budgets To undertake regular non-pay budget and forecast reviews and meet with budget holders To validate financial transactions relating to sales, purchases, employee and student expenses and internal charges Undertake financial month end and year end work meeting tight deadlines, ensuring data is entered into the correct accounting period and accurate accrual & prepayment generation. Maintain a clear audit trail that ensures that working papers and filing systems meet internal and external audit requirements To ensure compliance with University Financial Regulations and Purchasing Procedures Ensure accurate and timely income is processed – in line with University Financial Regulations and requirements To contribute and assist towards the production of annual budgets and operational plans To support the Finance Manager in the provision of internal and external performance and statistical reporting To assist in the production of management accounts in accordance with University Financial Regulations and requirements To assist the Director of Finance in providing exemplary financial support within the University, including internal controls and checks Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required by the Director of Finance Bring to the attention of managers any matters relating to the health and safety of staff, students and visitors To engage with the University’s commitment to put our students first and deliver services which are customer orientated, represent value for money and contribute to the financial and environmental sustainability of the University when undertaking all duties and aspects of the role Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy This role detail is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your Contract of Employment.

Training and Qualification

You will gain the Level 2 Accounts or finance assistant standard which includes AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting You will go to Future Skills College 1 day per week and will have onsite assessments

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Willing to learn, Motivated

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 9-5/A*-C) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Accounts or finance assistant Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer

University of Salford

The Crescent Salford M5 4WT

Provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE