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?