A self-motivated and conscientious individual is required to work within the Financial Advice & Support section at the University of St Andrews. You will be involved in all aspects of financial support for a select group of Schools and Units. You will be involved in a wide variety of accounting tasks including preparation of research costings, allocation of budgets, setting up new codes and providing financial information in response to queries from ‘your’ Schools / Units. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Accountancy Qualification (HND, HNC or Degree).

You should thrive on challenge and variety, have a positive attitude, be extremely well organised and be able to prioritise your workload so that strict deadlines are met. You should also possess good IT skills, including a sound knowledge of Excel, the Internet and E-mail. Full training of the University’s account system will be given.

Accounting knowledge and experience is essential. Some knowledge of costing and cost monitoring is desirable.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Head of Financial Advice and Support, email: [email protected]

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/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 20 July 2023

Please quote ref: CG5714HM

Further Particulars: CG5741HM FPs.doc

Finance

Salary: £25,742 - £29,605 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible