University of Aberdeen Hiring for Assistant Accountant Job at Aberdeen, Scotland Full Time

Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant will support the team of accountants in the preparation of financial statements, completion of VAT and other statutory returns as well as providing financial advice to the wider University community.

Whilst the University is currently trailing a hybrid working from home scheme, the post will be located within the Finance & Procurement section based at the Old Aberdeen campus and the successful candidate will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

You should have a good standard of education with an HNC/HND in an accountancy related subject and excellent PC skills are essential, particularly proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience of a similar finance role in the Higher Education sector would be advantageous

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 4, (£23,487 to £27,116 per annum), and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

The candidate appointed to this post may be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis. For more information please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 July 2022

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Brian Willox, Senior Financial Accountant

01224 273268

b.willox@abdn.ac.uk

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Mr Willox.

Please quote reference number FIN110S on all correspondence