Salford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
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- Job Identification 481
- Posting Date 11/21/2025, 05:25 PM
- Apply Before 12/07/2025, 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Contract Type Fixed Term
- Duration of FTC 12 Months
- Proposed Interview Dates 16/12/2025
- Salary From £30,378
- Salary To £33,002
- DBS required No
- Driving Required No
- Organization Finance, University of Salford
The University of Salford’s Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution and its subsidiaries. The department is made up of a team of 70 staff and provides a full range of financial services to the University. The Finance team work closely with Academic Units and Professional Services to maximise opportunities and ensure financial sustainability. As part of the University’s Finance Division, one Finance Officer role is based within the Academic & Commercial Finance team and the other in the Professional Services Finance team, with the main focus being to support the Assistant Management Accountant and Finance Managers in providing a high level of decision support in an environment of significant change.
The role of
Finance Officer will report directly to the Assistant Management Accountant and will :
- Provide finance support and advice
- Support 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
- Provide management information for the purposes of internal and external performance reporting
We are looking for someone who has the ability to react proactively to changing circumstances, providing accurate and timely support in a fast-paced environment. In addition the role is heavily focused on providing excellent customer service whilst ensuring operational compliance with financial regulations and procedures.
This position is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.
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
- Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
Interviews will be held in person on 16th December 2025
Job Description
About Us
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.
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