Job Description
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to provide key support to users of our Finance Business Systems.
As a Finance Systems Accountant, you will provide first and second-line support and training for the users of the Finance ERP, Agresso Business World, and their related interfaces.
Drawing on your strong communication skills, you will provide key assistance and support to callers on our Finance Helpdesk, ensuring all calls are recorded on our call logging system, investigated, escalated to the supplier and/or UAL D&T services. You will provide additional support to users by creating and maintaining training materials, as well as providing end-user training on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
Working with the Finance Business Systems team, you will also ensure that all upgrades, service packs, and developments are fully tested with satisfactory outcomes prior to being made available in the live environment. In addition to this, you will support the development and implementation of the Finance Business Systems and other technologies, helping to enhance and guide University, D&T, and Finance strategies.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual, with previous experience of working in a financial environment. Drawing on this experience, you will demonstrate an understanding of financial business reporting requirements and operational accounting processes and controls.
You will be recognised as an authority in ABW financial systems development and administration, based on your demonstrated expertise. This will include Agresso Core Financials, Logistics, Project Costing and Billing, and workflow across both Smart Client and Agresso Self Service.
The ability to create training manuals and reference guides is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, explaining complicated matters simply and tailoring delivery methods/media to suit the audience's needs and understanding.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires creativity for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination, and intent, we make work that creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry, and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level, from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers, and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School, and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
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Our Culture
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, ****** orientation, religion, and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to provide key support to users of our Finance Business Systems.
As a Finance Systems Accountant, you will provide first and second-line support and training for the users of the Finance ERP, Agresso Business World, and their related interfaces.
Drawing on your strong communication skills, you will provide key assistance and support to callers on our Finance Helpdesk, ensuring all calls are recorded on our call logging system, investigated, escalated to the supplier and/or UAL D&T services. You will provide additional support to users by creating and maintaining training materials, as well as providing end-user training on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
Working with the Finance Business Systems team, you will also ensure that all upgrades, service packs, and developments are fully tested with satisfactory outcomes prior to being made available in the live environment. In addition to this, you will support the development and implementation of the Finance Business Systems and other technologies, helping to enhance and guide University, D&T, and Finance strategies.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual, with previous experience of working in a financial environment. Drawing on this experience, you will demonstrate an understanding of financial business reporting requirements and operational accounting processes and controls.
You will be recognised as an authority in ABW financial systems development and administration, based on your demonstrated expertise. This will include Agresso Core Financials, Logistics, Project Costing and Billing, and workflow across both Smart Client and Agresso Self Service.
The ability to create training manuals and reference guides is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, explaining complicated matters simply and tailoring delivery methods/media to suit the audience's needs and understanding.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires creativity for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination, and intent, we make work that creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry, and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level, from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers, and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School, and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
For further details and to apply, please click the Apply button.
Our Culture
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, ****** orientation, religion, and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Systems Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.