Assistant Financial Accountant - Fixed Term
Up to a 12-month temporary contract for maternity cover.
Part‑time: 28.5 hours per week.
Salary: £32,080 to £34,610 per annum (pro rata £24,710 to £26,659 per annum).
Location: Chichester Campus.
Basis: Part‑time.
Package: Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
Job category/type: Professional Services.
Responsibilities
You will work closely with the Head of Financial Control to provide a high‑quality accounting service and robust financial control, ensuring the University meets its statutory obligations and objectives in the key areas of financial accounting, audit and tax compliance and treasury management.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in a similar role.
* Understanding of the importance of accurate and timely processing of financial data.
* Working knowledge of VAT.
* Experience of balance‑sheet, control‑account reconciliations and accounting systems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain accounting concepts to non‑financial audiences.
Benefits
* A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
* A paid closure period over the Christmas break, plus an enhanced holiday allowance including bank holidays and an occupational sickness scheme.
* On‑site gym access at the Chichester campus.
* A cycle purchase salary‑sacrifice scheme.
* Subsidised bus travel between the Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support staff.
* Extensive personal and professional training opportunities throughout the year.
* Hybrid working: minimum three days in the office.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
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