Overview
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UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 12 independent colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities, but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university structure.
Role details
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Assistant Accountant
Salary range £27,876 - £30,462 • Duration: Permanent • Working hours: 35 hours per week • Location: UHI House, Inverness • Closing Date: 26 October 2025
Finance at UHI
The Finance Directorate is responsible for overseeing the organisation\s financial management and strategy, providing expert advice and professional services to the University Executive Office and to the wider Academic Partnership. The Finance team is a vibrant and high-performing function at the heart of the university’s operations. It delivers high-quality financial insights and strategic guidance to senior stakeholders across the institution, supports compliance and regulatory standards, and contributes to financial sustainability and informed decision-making.
Assistant Accountant
The Assistant Accountant is a pivotal role within the Finance Department, providing support across both the Management Accounts and Financial Accounts teams. The role is central to delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information and improving operational efficiency to enable strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include the processing of core financial transactions, reconciliation of academic time allocation data, and the consolidation of critical institutional financial information.
Pay and benefits
This role is linked to grade 5 on the UHI payscale.
The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £27,876 to £30,462 per annum. For exceptional candidates a higher salary up to the top of the grade (currently £34,285 per annum) may be available.
This post is full-time and will involve working 35 hours per week on a pattern agreed with your line manager.
Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing tbc. The deadline for submitting your application is 26 October 2025 at 11.59pm. Shortlisting will take place the week commencing tbc.
How to apply
Apply online. If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Higher Education
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