university of ulster finance department student placement
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University Of University Of UlsterUlster
Finance Finance DepartmentDepartment
Student PlacementStudent Placement
StatisticsUniversity 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 FinanceDirector of FinancePeter HopePeter Hope
Deputy Director of Finance
Alison Rankin
Financial Management
Alison Tancred
Management Accounting
Dawn Clerkin/LauraAllen
Financial Development
Ernie Taylor
ProcurementClare Egan
SecretarySecretaryJanice MooreJanice Moore
Financial ManagementFinancial Management comprises 4
operationalsections:
Financial Accounting Salaries & Wages Income & Payments Systems
Management AccountingResponsible for the development and provision of:
Financial Planning Corporate Control Management Information Systems
Financial DevelopmentResponsible 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.
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.
Career Development
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?