UCLan Cyprus, one of the fastest-developing universities in Cyprus, is seeking to expand its Accounting and Finance team and invites applications for the position of Junior Accounts Officer.

UCLan Cyprus is located in Larnaka, and it is now in its twelfth year of operation. It is the first Branch Campus of the University of Central Lancashire and at the same time a fully licensed University in Cyprus. A unique and innovative model of a Cypriot and British University Educational Experience, accredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency and the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) respectively.

Built on strong academic foundations, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan UK), our mother University, counts more than 190 years of history and is considered among the top 6.5% of all worldwide Universities by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2020/21.

UCLan Cyprus operates under the academic umbrella of UCLan UK, and further to the latest political changes of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (BREXIT), it is considered a unique University, bridging the UK and Europe in terms of research, academic standards, student experience and student exchange.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage accurate sales and purchase ledgers, including supplier payments and student income.
• Maintain and update the receipt register.
• Support student financial services by addressing inquiries and issues regarding student financial support.
• Collect Student fees.
• Conduct reconciliations related to the collection of fees.
• Assist in preparing statutory accounts for UCLan Cyprus and manage associated reconciliations and records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or a related field, or CAT qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or finance department of a commercial organization or higher education institution.
• Excellent command of both Greek and English languages.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and internet usage.
• Hands-on experience in managing Sales, Purchase, and General Ledgers.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting and supporting senior management teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and knowledge of the regulatory regime in Cyprus are considered advantageous.

Gross annual salary: €16,000

Our package:

• 25 days of Annual Leave
• 13th Salary
• Provident Fund Scheme
• Maternity/ Paternity Scheme
• Discounted tuition fees opportunities for educational development for all staff member and their family members/ Scholarships
• Free Access to the University Sport Facilities
• Professional and Personal Development Opportunities

Please send your completed UCLan Cyprus Application Form and your CV by email to hr@uclancyprus.ac.cy.

The UCLan Cyprus Application form can be obtained from here: https://www.uclancyprus.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UCLan_Cyprus_Staff_Application_Form3-Final.docx

No CVs will be accepted without a completed application form.

The closing date for applications is on Tuesday 7th of May 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact the HR Department either via email at hr@uclancyprus.ac.cy or call on 24 694000.

UCLan Cyprus is an equal opportunities employer