Address
Form of work
SalarySalary
Grade 2: £22,681 per annum
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full Time
Region
Central
Job category/type
Professional Services
Date posted
26/03/2024
Job reference
REQ000102
University of the West of Scotland
Finance
Fixed Term: 12 months
THE POST –Accounts Payable Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance Department at the University of the West of Scotland.
Working as part of the wider Finance team, you will play a vital role in the accurate and timely processing of high-volume data along with other general administrative duties.
You will provide support and guidance to departments across the University, as well as to suppliers and customers regarding all aspects of transactional processing. You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, along with effective organisational skills and the ability to plan under your own initiative.
The successful candidate should have the following:
- 3 standard grades/National 5s or equivalent, SVQ level 2 or an NC or equivalent
- Experience of high-volume data processing within a finance office
ABOUT US
University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
- An additional days leave on your birthday
- 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Free gym membership
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Interview Date: TBC
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.
