Intern – Finance Assistant

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is offering an exciting opportunity within its Finance department for a summer internship to an undergraduate student in their first or second year of study. The successful applicant will gain experience in both financial accounting and financial management, undertaking a mixture of project work and work that supports ongoing business operations. 

The role of Finance Intern is to provide financial analysis, and effective and efficient support to the Heads of Service and their teams during the busy financial year end period.  The successful applicant will be given support to develop their skills across a range of finance activities. They will also be given exposure to various parts of the finance function and the University to enhance their understanding of finance and the Higher Education sector.

About you

Your profile will include:

• Current undergraduate student with a strong numerical background (either at degree or A-level).
• In your first or second year of university. 
• Ability to work full-time during Summer 2023 (maximum 35 hours per week). 
• Motivation to grow your career in Finance. 
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Enthusiastic and a self-starter.

The opportunity is open to all students who meet the criteria above.  We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool, and we are aware that some underrepresented groups are typically less likely to apply for jobs unless they are sure they comfortably meet all the criteria. With this in mind, we encourage all potential candidates to reflect on their strengths and enthusiasm for the role in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate, when considering their suitability for the internship.    

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point. We are encouraging applications from candidates who are from the following backgrounds to apply: 

• Black, Asian and minority ethnic background; or
• consider themselves to be from a socially or economically disadvantaged background; or
• consider themselves to have a disability.

How to apply  

We are not looking for any previous finance experience and are looking for an enthusiastic student who can demonstrate a strong commitment to working in a finance environment to come and work for us over the summer 2023. 

Please answer the following questions in your personal statement – in less than 300 words 

• Why would you like to work in a finance role/career?
• What interests you in coming to work at University of the Arts London as a Finance Intern over the summer?
• What sets you apart from other candidates – why should we choose you?

Personal statements answering the 3 questions above should be submitted with a CV by the 27 March 2023.  

First round Interview: 5 April 2023.

Second round interview: 17 and 18 April 2023.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Leila Farrance, Resourcing Adviser via email PSOstaffRecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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