finance associate Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
A permanent full-time position
Salary Range: £21,220 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
About us
The CRUK Beatson Institute is a cancer research institute situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity.
Role outline
We currently have a vacancy for a Finance Officer to work as part of a small team to process, pay and reconcile all transactions and paperwork for our purchase ledger operation and banking.
The main duties of the role include:
· ensuring that all purchase ledger transactions related to suppliers are processed, maintained and kept up to date throughout the year within acceptable and known timescales
· ensuring all banking transactions are posted accurately and that bank reconciliations are performed over the first couple of days of the month in time for month end closures
· communicating clearly and effectively over purchase ledger responsibilities on an ongoing basis with team members and other stakeholders
You will also have responsibility for actioning Purchase Orders, processing expenses and reporting on financial transactions to groups within the Institute. A full job description can be found on our website.
You should have significant experience in a busy finance office with specific responsibility for purchase ledger, as well as excellent attention to detail, good time management, and a friendly and open communication style. You must be numerate and literate to at least National 5 standard.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Employee Benefits
· Competitive salary
· 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
· Defined Contribution pension scheme
· Life Insurance scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Season ticket loan
· Additional maternity pay at 6 month’s full pay (subject to service)
· Shared parental leave
· Cycle to work scheme that could save you 26-40% on a bike and accessories.
· Access to Employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
· On-site secure parking
For informal enquiries please email [email protected]
All applications must be made via our website https://www.beatson.gla.ac.uk/careers/administration.html
The closing date for applications is 18 August 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
