Our Service
The Finance Staff Bureau is a dedicated team within the Finance Division whose aim is to provide temporary or longer-term accounting support to any University department or institute. We can provide finance cover for:
- holidays
- sick leave
- maternity / paternity leave
- additional workload
- unexpected vacancies
- finance systems replacement (FSR) backfill, funded by the FSR project
The team is flexible, whether it's half a day a week or five days a week we aim to accommodate department requirements. We also provide advice on accounting procedures and finance best practice.
The Team
The team are employed by the University and currently consist of nine full-time and three part-time Assistant Staff at Grade 5 and 6 level all providing high standards of work. They are all fully trained in both UFS and in dealing with everyday department transactions and reporting. They have a wealth of experience working across a range of departments.
Cost and Billing Arrangements
We are a self-funding, non-profit making service. The rate is £33 per hour for Grade 5 and £36 per hour for Grade 6 (wef Nov 2023).
At the end of each month an internal invoice is issued for the chargeable hours according to approved timesheets.
Requesting Assistance
Please submit the enquiry form using the link below. This will enable us to assess your requirements to see how we can best help you. We will then contact you directly to discuss resource availability and options.
Finance systems replacement (FSR) backfill
To apply for FSR backfill support funded by the project please speak to your School Finance Manager who will direct you to the FSR backfill application process.
Updated October 2024
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Jill Bullman |
Staff Bureau |