Accountancy Assistant

Job Purpose

The post holder is primarily responsible for the daily reconciliation of the University’s bank statements to the Coda Financial System. This is a key function that is fundamental to the accurate monitoring, forecasting and reporting of cash and funds that informs both short term and long term capital and investment strategies at the University.

The role will require a daily process of matching of transactions and identification of discrepancies for transactions from a range of sources including cash and cheque receipts and payments, payroll and BACS transactions, foreign currency transactions, petty cash, online transactions and direct debits.

The duties and responsibilities will also include Accounting support for the Corporate Accounting team covering a range of accounts duties including accounts support, budget/forecast preparation and production of management information.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills in particular Excel would be advantageous
• Must be able to acquire, after a period of familiarisation, a thorough knowledge of the University’s core computer systems and reporting tools.
• After a period of familiarisation, must be able to gain a thorough knowledge of the University’s accounting structure.


Skills

• Be highly literate and numerate with a high degree of computer literacy and written presentation skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet targets
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in approach to work, including a commitment to work flexible hours in order to best support to line manager and team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively to strict deadlines.
• Problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential as are excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deal with internal and external customers.