Job Description

Finance

REF031 - Finance Systems Administrator

UWS is looking to recruit a Financial Systems Administrator to be responsible for the day-to-day operational maintenance of the Unit4 Business World financial system and other financial systems in use at University of the West of Scotland.

As a Finance System Administrator you will also be required to provide specialist advice across the University on financial systems and accounting matters as required.

This role will include:

• Supporting an integrated systems service and, in particular, to manage the day-to-day administration of the system and associated routine tasks.
• The post holder will also be involved in non-routine project work (e.g. system upgrades, ad hoc enhancements, etc.)
• Managing access to the Finance Systems by setting up new users with appropriate access.
• Closing user accounts for departing staff.
• Monitoring \'Items to Follow Up\' on the Unit4 Business World financial system (i.e. those items that are stuck in workflow).
• Assisting in the set-up of new Account and Project Codes.
• Supporting users and resolving the ad hoc queries they raise.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the reports and reporting structures.
• Assisting in reconciliation of interfaced data.
• Loading data sets to the Financial system using data-load tools.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• HND in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience of using complex information systems (e.g. data input, running reports, analysing outputs, investigating discrepancies, etc.)
• Experience of using finance-based systems (e.g. accounting, payroll, banking , insurance)
• Experience of supporting users in the use of information systems (e.g. resolving queries, providing training, compiling documentation, etc.)

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). 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.

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

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 day\'s leave to celebrate 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.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter on how you meet the criteria for the role to

Closing Date: Monday 4th September 2023

Interview Date: Friday 15th September 2023

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 \xe2\x80\x9cDisability Confident\xe2\x80\x9d employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

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