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Role: Trainee Accounting Technician (Higher Level Apprenticeship) Department: Finance Grade: 4 (£25,148 – £27,344 per annum) Responsible to: University Accountant Campus: Coleraine (Fixed term until July/August 2027 / Full-Time) Closing date: 25th April 2025 at 23:30 Reference number:035446 – ABOUT US – We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. – THE ROLE – The role will involve working in a variety of Finance teams within the Finance Department, on a rotational basis, to gain experience across the main finance functions. This will include supporting teams in the operation of finance systems, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the relevant work area. The main finance areas will include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fees, General Ledger and Fixed Assets. You will undertake a Higher-Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Accountancy one day per week during term time. This is a work-based programme which enables you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised professional qualification. – ABOUT YOU – – Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following minimum entry criteria set by the awarding body, Accounting Technicians Ireland: – 3 A Levels (Grades AC), or equivalent – GCSE Grade B in Maths or Accountancy – GCSE Grade C in English – For those applicants over 23 years of age, the minimum criteria above do not apply. Instead, applicants must have relevant work experience or a recommendation from their employer. – Experience in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook. – Willingness to travel and undertake occasional work outside normal office hours, as required by the needs of the post. Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal. How to Apply Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter to Anne McCallum at Northern Regional College. Please ensure that your CV and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the Candidate Briefing Document. Please also state in your CV or cover letter that you would be interested in working at Ulster University during your apprenticeship programme. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
