The University of Surrey Finance Department are currently seeking a Studentships Management Accountant, on a fixed term contract, to join our Studentships Team.
About us
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. With a beautiful and vibrant campus, we provide exceptional teaching and practical learning to inspire and empower our students for personal and professional success.
The University currently funds c. 750 postgraduate research students, with funding varying between Research Council grants, industry funding, and internal University funding. The post-holder will liaise directly with the faculties and Doctoral College to ensure that the University funding is used to leverage external grants to maximum effect.
What are we looking for?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking for a new challenge within the Higher-Education Sector.
The post-holder will be expected to work effectively alongside another Studentship Accountant and will report directly to the Head of Corporate and Research Finance.
What will the role include?
Key responsibilities will include:
- Raising and allocating cash receipts
- Allocation of funds to PGR Students
- Accurate recording of all transactions using the University Finance System (Agresso)
- Prepare and provide accurate management information to help assist with most cost-effecting use of funding
- Prepare and provide accurate management information to help support Faculties and Doctoral College with financial planning and forecasting
- Work effectively alongside Studentships Accountant to ensure the service provision to PGR students, the Doctoral College and the Faculties is maintained
Further detail on all elements of the role can be found on the full Job Description
What we can offer
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
Further Information
To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter.
Interviews will be held on campus on 8th October.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.