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. 

The post is part-time working 18.125 hours per week.    

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.   
                            
Please quote ref: CG1480MR

Closing Date: 19 February 2016                                                                       

Further Particulars: CG1480MR FPs.doc

Finance
Salary: £18,212 - £20,989 per annum, pro rata
Hours of work: 18.125 hours per week
Start: As soon as possible