Financial Compliance & Operations

Location:      Avery Hill campus
Salary:      Attractive Salary
Contract Type:      Permanent
Closing Date:      Wednesday 19 June 2019
Interview Date:      To be confirmed

The University of Greenwich has a growing reputation for teaching and research excellence. As one of the largest universities in the capital, we are widely recognised for the quality of our learning and teaching, and the experiences our students enjoy. Our research is regularly acknowledged as among the best in the world. Recently, we were rated as one of the Top 10 greenest universities in the country by the People & Planet.

We are also investing in our future through our wonderful new building at Stockwell Street in the centre of Greenwich. Other major estates, IT, recruitment, marketing, finance, student and staff initiatives are planned.

If you recognise this commitment to excellence and ambition and would like to contribute your expertise and energy, we encourage you to apply for this full time senior leadership role within our Finance Department that is central to supporting the University in achieving its strategic objectives.

Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Accounting and Compliance) is focused on financial management and control, and statutory\regulatory compliance. Financial oversight of payroll and pensions, receivables, payables and treasury. The post holder has a key role to play in the preparation and delivery of the annual audited financial statements.

The post-holder will a qualified accountant with experience of working in complex organisations, and able to work with and influence senior managers across the organisation and to contribute to the work of the University. High level report writing skills is a requirement of this role.

Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on HR-Recruitment@ gre.ac.uk

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.