University of Nottingham Hiring for Accounting Assistant Job at Nottingham, England Full Time

The University of Nottingham is excited to invite applications for the role of Accounting Assistant within the Financial Control Department. The Financial Control Team is responsible for the month and year end consolidated accounts, subsidiaries, balance sheet and fixed assets, treasury, statutory and regulated reporting among many other functions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active individual with an attention to detail. Demonstrating excellent time management skills, you will be required to provide information to colleagues and stakeholders for reporting deadlines and carrying out balance sheet reconciliations for risk management. Being AAT qualified or having substantial experience in an accounting environment you will demonstrate an understanding of the key accounting principles and apply them to the role.

Key tasks for the role holder include assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and year-end financial statements, assisting with drafting monthly management accounts, updating the finance system with any amendments to variances and liaising with colleagues and stakeholders to provide financial and business services.

As part of your role and progression there will be opportunities to further your knowledge through professional training either by way of an apprenticeship or through support from the University of Nottingham as an accredited employer with AAT and ACCA. There will also be opportunities to get involved in projects across the wider Finance Department.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours), permanent post. Job share arrangements would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Hannah.McMaster@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.