Financial Accountant

;, United Kingdom

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Glasgow, SCOTLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term for up to 9 months.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the University’s Finance Office.

In this position you will work collaboratively with other team members in the delivery of the financial reporting requirements across the University whilst performing a key role in:

  • Providing a high quality, professional and effective financial accounting service across the University Group in the areas of insurance, endowments, fixed assets, statutory financial statements and any other areas where subject matter expert accounting advice is required
  • Provide professional support and advice to staff and students on insurance matters, liaising with the appointed insurance broker, insurers, their appointed representatives and internal stakeholders to ensure effective running of the University’s insurance arrangements

Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/171875

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
  • An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions , benefits and discount packages.
  • A flexible approach to working.
  • A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing .

    • We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity .

    We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan  and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

    We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.


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