Management Accounting Assistant

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

What we offer you:

• A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3 and 5 years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances
• Hybrid working arrangements 60% On Campus 40% Working from home

• Flexi time scheme
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

The Financial and Commercial Services Team are looking for an Management Accounting Assistant to become part of the team.

The University’s aim is to foster research and innovation to generate new knowledge that addresses regional, national and global challenges. It works closely with industry to drive innovation and knowledge exchange to support the regeneration of the economy. The department is seeking somebody to support the financial aspects of these initiatives.

The successful person will be able to maintain project income and expenditure records, working mainly with excel and our Agresso finance system, for a portfolio of funded research and enterprise projects, assist with budgetary control and ensure contract terms and conditions are adhered to. They will ensure grant claims are submitted in a timely manner and provide professional advice to senior managers and project leads across the University.

Attention to detail, a methodical approach and an ability to plan and prioritise your own workload is essential. Training and supervision will be provided.

This post is available on a full-time, job share or flexible working basis. (If you wish to apply on a job share or flexible working basis you must state this on your application).

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post WILL NOT qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.