At a Glance
- Tasks: Support budget preparation and monitor payroll data for teaching activities.
- Company: Join a vibrant university finance team in Salford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days leave, flexible working, and professional development.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial services while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experienced Management Accountant with strong IT and people skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The focus of the role is to support the Senior finance business partner in budget preparation and monitoring of payroll data and expenditure for teaching activities. The post holder will support the development of process improvements across the finance department and will need the ability to react proactively to changing circumstances, providing accurate and timely support for the Senior Finance Business Partner and other managers in areas they support. You will need to be an experienced Management Accountant with good IT skills, proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail and strong people skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Senior finance business partner for all teaching activity in the delivery of high-quality financial services to the University.
- Assist with pay and non-pay budget setting, budget monitoring, reporting of performance, transactional support, and provision of high-quality financial advice.
- Monitor and report on academic pay, vacancies, workload allowances and liaison with Finance colleagues, HR Business Partners and Business Managers.
- Assist in the review and development of transactional processes and process improvements of the academic finance team.
About the Department
The Finance Division is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution including subsidiaries. The division provides a full range of financial services to the university, including management and financial accounting services. The University has devolved systems of planning and budgeting, and the Finance Division collaborates closely with Academic Units and Professional Services to maximise the opportunities for the University within an appropriate control environment. The Division maintains and develops the central finance systems, Unit 4, and provides on-line access together with training.
As part of the University’s Finance Division, the role is based within the Academic finance team, with the focus being to support Finance leaders, and academic schools, in providing a high level of decision support in an environment of significant change. There is a requirement for high quality systems, excellent business partnering and reporting to underpin the strategic development and growth of the institution. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining and developing these aspects within academic units.
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.
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
- Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles.
- 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.
Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.
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