Finance Department Sections

The Directorate is responsible for the overall management and organisation of the University of Edinburgh Finance Department.

Accounts Payable are responsible for ensuring the correct and timely payment of all University of Edinburgh invoices and expenses.

The Business Planning team provides professional business partnering support to colleagues across the University, principally assisting with the preparation of a business case. We also provide a training course on how to prepare a business case.

The Cash & Banking team provides a wide range of services including the processing and recording of all income, disbursement of cash and the management of treasury balances.

Providing professional accounting services – including financial planning, reporting, analysis and insight - to the University Group. The team is merged from the former Management and Financial Accounting Teams.

The Finance Systems Team provides second line support and training for finance systems and is responsible for finance systems strategy and the Finance, Payroll, Procurement & Printing Projects Programme.

The Finance Operations Accounts Receivable team (Income Section) supports other University departments who provide chargeable goods and services to people and organisations.

The Insurance Office arranges cover for University buildings, contents, computers, motor vehicles, travel, employers and public liability insurance. As well as providing advice and support on insurance matters, it’s also responsible for the management and handling of claims made against the University.

Our new payroll services, supported by the People and Money system, went live in April 2022.

You can find all of the information you need on our services including how to request a payment, what forms to use, and supporting information below.

Information on pension schemes, joining and leaving a scheme and retirement.

The Service Assurance team is responsible for providing assurance that the University's finance operations processes and controls are properly designed and operating as intended.

The Tax Team is responsible for ensuring that the University complies fully with all relevant tax laws, rules, regulations, statutory reporting and disclosure requirements wherever we operate.

The Treasury Services function covers the areas of liquidity, investments and risk management. Treasury are responsible for managing Treasury balances, support and guide the activities of the University’s Investment Committees and act as primary contact for the University’s banking and investing relationships.