University of the West of Scotland
Job title:
Accountant
Company
University of the West of Scotland
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance Team. This role can be based in the Paisley or Lanarkshire Campus. You will work closely with the Finance Team and this role is solely based on site but there is some flexibility. This role operates in a dynamic environment and working on the delivery of all external and internal financial reporting requirements and requires close working relationships across all functions within Finance. The post holder will be motivated with an aptitude for innovation.This role has the opportunity to be extended.The successful candidate should have the following –
- Qualified Accountant with degree.
- Experience in Financial Statements and managing year end.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Great attention to detail and IT skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
- System Process
ABOUT USThe University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
- An additional days leave on your birthday
- Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
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Expected salary
£32982 – 39348 per year
Location
Paisley
Job date
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:02:22 GMT
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