Finance Officer

• To provide finance support and advice.
• Support the production of budgets and undertake budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Process and supervise the input of all financial transactions relating to debtors, creditors, expenses and internal charges.
• Support the provision of management information for the purposes of internal and external performance reporting.

About the Department

The Finance Division is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution including subsidiaries. The division provides a full range of financial services to the university, including management and financial accounting services. The University has devolved systems of planning and budgeting, and the Finance Division works closely with Academic Colleges and Professional Services to maximise the opportunities for the University within an appropriate control environment. The Division maintains and develops the central finance systems, Unit 4, and provides on-line access together with training.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.