Finance Placement

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The Finance Department plays a crucial role in managing the University’s financial resources and activities while providing expert financial advice and support to the wider University community. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of essential functions, including collecting student, commercial, and other income, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, staff, and students, and managing University investments and foreign currency accounts. Additionally, we oversee the payroll system, administer pensions, and deliver comprehensive support for systems, tax compliance, and accounting needs. Through these activities, we ensure the financial health and efficiency of the University, supporting its mission and operations.

About the Role

This one-year Finance Placement offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the University of Derby’s Finance Department. As part of the team, you will contribute to essential financial processes, including month-end procedures, journal entries, and ledger maintenance. The role also involves supporting payroll services and liaising with non-financial staff to provide clear financial guidance. This placement is designed to provide a full year of professional experience, combining office and remote work, to enhance your graduate employability and prepare you for a future career in finance.

Please note that student's who currently hold a Student Visa will not be eligible for this role, unless a placement year is a mandatory element of your course.

About You

This opportunity is exclusively available to current second-year students at the University of Derby who are studying Accounting, Finance, or a related degree. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong numerical skills, and an enthusiasm for applying your academic knowledge to real-world financial operations. A proactive and professional approach, alongside excellent communication and IT skills, will help you thrive in this role. You should be eager to learn, adaptable to change, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team. This placement will provide you with the practical experience needed to support your future career in finance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ralitsa Velinova, Business Accountant via R.Velinova@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Please visit our website for more information. 

Please note that student's who currently hold a Student Visa will not be eligible for this role, unless a placement year is a mandatory element of your course.

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2025

Area: Administrative Support

Salary: £23,865 to £24,213 For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £27,859 per annum