Assistant Accountant United Kingdom
Job description
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Finance Advice and Support section of the University of St Andrews. Studying for a relevant CCAB qualification, close to completion or even newly qualified, the ideal candidate will have a proven record of budget forecasting and planning, project or product costing, developing reports, managing and motivating staff and a commitment to continual improvement. An excellent communicator, with good prioritisation skills, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting and developing our management accounting function as well as providing general advice and support to a selection of Schools and Units within the University.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Head of Finance Advice and Support, email: [email protected], Tel: 01334 462218.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected]
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Closing Date: 4 May 2023
Please quote ref:AD2439DO
Further Particulars: AD2439DO FPs.doc
Finance
Salary: £29,762 to £35,308 per annum (£30,487 - £36,024 as of 1 August 2023)
Start Date: As soon as possible
