Research Accounting Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive University where you can really make a difference. The position is a member of the Research Accounting Team - a young in experience team who is undergoing a period of change. The team are responsible for the financial management of all externally funded research projects within the University.

This pivotal role involves providing expert financial guidance and support to academics across various disciplines, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and promoting best practices in research finance management.

You will already be working in a finance environment, monitoring and reporting on financial information and liaising with customers face to face, by telephone and in writing, delivering excellent customer service. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is integral, with responsibility of your own deadlines and task prioritisation.

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE) on a permanent basis.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about this role then please contact:

James Harris by email james.harris@plymouth.ac.uk.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Thursday 19^th September 2024

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 30^th September 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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