University of ulster finance department student placement

University Of Ulster
Finance Department
Student Placement


Statistics
University Annual Turnover (2009): £202M
Fixed Assets: £272 M
Staff Numbers 2,848 (FTE’s)
Operating Surplus (2009): £6.0 M


Department Structure
15 Qualified Accountants
Director of Finance
Peter Hope

Secretary
Janice Moore

Deputy Director of
Finance
Alison Rankin

Financial
Management
Alison Tancred

Management
Accounting
Dawn Clerkin/Laura

Allen

Financial
Development
Ernie Taylor

Procurement
Clare Egan


Financial Management
Financial Management comprises 4 operational
sections:
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Financial Accounting
Salaries & Wages
Income & Payments
Systems


Management Accounting
Responsible for the development and provision of:
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Financial Planning
Corporate Control
Management Information Systems


Financial Development
Responsible for the provision of financial support and
analysis to:
 University Subsidiary Companies
 Student Support
 Physical Resources
Responsible for preparation of Business Plans,
Economic Appraisals and Post Evaluation Reviews of
significant Capital Investment Projects


Finance Development Team


Purchasing
Responsible for the spending of the university
funds on goods and services.


Student Responsibilities
 From basic T-accounts to working on multi million pound
development projects.
 Opportunities to work with the University Subsidiary
companies in creating and maintaining the company’s
accounts.

 Opportunities to reconcile and complete notes for the
University’s Statutory Accounts.
 Work closely with the Financial Development Team on
the development of economic appraisals.


Where is the Finance Department
Based?
The Finance Department is based on the Coleraine
Campus. However travel to other campuses may
be required.


Career Development
 Great opportunity to work in an Internationally
recognised university.
 Improve your understanding of basic accounting
techniques especially the double entry bookkeeping
system.
 Become focused on final year studies.


Career Development
 Opportunity to enhance essential I.T skills through
the use of computer based accounting systems
such as Sage, Impromptu and Integra.
 Ability to develop your interpersonal skills which
prospective employers will be looking for.
 Improve your C.V.

What UU has to Offer
 Opportunity to work with qualified accountants
from all the professional bodies.
 Lots of help and guidance along the way from
senior accountants.
 Opportunities to work with all levels of staff.
 Opportunities to work on Multi million pound
development projects across all the university
campuses.
 Independent work projects
 Encourage creativity and personnel development.
 £13k Salary
 Generous Holiday leave


Any Questions?