Information for Staff

Financial Accounting

Many of these functions will not directly affect departments. They include maintenance of the accounting system, preparation of final and other accounts, tax returns, control of assets, etc. For queries contact Linda Stacey, Head of Financial Accounting

Another such function relates to treasury management, which encompasses borrowing and lending, cash flow forecasting and management of the bank accounts. There are, however, several services which are for the specific benefit of users. For queries on Treasury management contact Godwin To, Treasury Accountant.

Use of the System:

Advice and training is provided for users to access and use the data held in the Agresso accounting system. For queries relating to the operation of the Agresso system please contact Richard Welch, Finance Systems Manager.

Major Projects:

Assistance in the preparation of bids for funding, investment appraisals and monitoring of schemes are all included within the service. It is mandatory for the negotiation of funding packages to be carried out by Finance Department staff. For queries relating to capital schemes and grant claims please contact Godwin To, Treasury Accountant.

Financial Procedures

Financial Regulations

Creditor Payments:

This section pays all sums owed by the College other than payroll items.  Payments are made mainly to suppliers of goods and services but the section also administers access fund and emergency loan payments to students and petty cash payments.  Payments can be made to any country and in most currencies.  For payments please contact Stephanie Paczensky

Collection of Income:

All income due to the College must be banked through the Finance department.  Payments are received by BACS, cheque, cash, credit cards or debit cards and can be in sterling or foriegn currencies.  Installment faciliies are available for some categories of student in relation to their tuition fees.  Overdue debts aer pursued in consultation with departments and, where appropriate, court action is taken.  For income queries please contact Kris Dadlani, Cash Office Supervisor.