1. University Of Ulster Finance Department Student Placement

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

3. Department Structure 15 Qualified Accountants

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

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

6. 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

7. Finance Development Team

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Any Questions?