Articles from the July 2018 bulletin A message from Phil McNaull Phil McNaull will be leaving the University in December 2018, after six years as Finance Director. During that time, Phil has overseen the beginning of the Finance Transformation, expanded the Finance Department and has championed responsible investment at the University. He shares his reflections on his time here. Year End Instructions This article has Information for colleagues at the University who are affected by year end deadlines. Purchase Ordering Policy The University is strengthening its policy in relation to the use of purchase orders. Research Grants Update An update from Research Grants about UKRI audit findings, planned EC audit, eTime reminders and the Research Management Conference. Scan and Destroy Policy Update Update on the scan and destroy policy in relation to Accounts Payable documents 60 seconds with…Dax Carroll We spent a minute with Research Grants Manager Dax Carroll who told us how he is settling into his new job at the University, what his team are working on at the moment and how he manages a good work/life balance... Ask the Expert....Shona Blair in Tax The Tax Team work hard to make sure the University complies with complex tax laws and offer their advice and expertise to other parts of the University. We caught up with Tax Manager Shona Blair to find out more. Join Lee Hamill, Deputy Director of Finance in live webinar Would you like to learn more about the progress of the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP)? The Scottish Universities Finance Conference The University of Edinburgh would like to warmly invite you, as colleagues dealing with the Finance Department to attend the annual Scottish Universities Finance Conference, which this year is being organised and hosted by the University of Edinburgh Finance Department. A Day to Make A Difference Contributing locally is a University priority and Finance staff are doing their bit. Finance Department scoop award at the Times Higher Education Leadership & Management Awards On 21 June 2018 the University of Edinburgh Finance Department picked up the Outstanding Financial Performance trophy at this year’s THE Leadership and Management Awards. Finance Training Courses Find out what training courses are available from the department in August, and book yourself a place. Want to keep up to date? Sign-up for the Finance bulletin This article was published on 2024-07-01
