Theme: Getting Started

This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to how finances are managed at the University and is the ideal first course for anyone who will be working in an accounts area.

Not only does it provide an overview of how the University's Finance System (UFS) is structured but also which activities are performed centrally and which are done in departments. It introduces the concepts of the Financial Regulations and Finance Procedures as well as signposting where you can find more support, how to access UFS and what training may be appropriate for your role.

This on-line course will enable end users to understand the basics of accounts payable, including processing basic invoices and expense claims.

The Accounts Receivable (AR) module of the University’s Finance System (CUFS) deals with managing customer information and managing income generated from sales and donations.

In this course we will be looking at some of the key aspects such as:

• creating external invoices
• creating internal invoices
• receipting income relating to invoices
• receipting other income

We will also provide you with some basic information relating to banking procedures and to the University’s Online Store (also known as eSales).

Each department has one or more nominated Finance Key Contacts.

They take responsibility for many day-to-day interactions between the department and the Finance Division, such as:

• Requesting and amending user access to UFS
• Receiving communications and reports
• Requesting new suppliers

This course tells you all about the role of a Key Contact and what it entails.

The course should work fine on most modern Smartphones and on tablet devices too.

Once you've booked onto this course you will receive an email with the web link to access the materials.

A short online course that provides a basic introduction to the key features of Research Grants and how they are managed in the University.

Please note it does not include detailed guidance of how to apply for grants (e.g. using pFACT/X5) – please contact the Research Operations Office for advice.

This course teaches users how to request goods/services required for their role using the UFS iProcurement module.

Booking onto this course can only be done through your department Key Contact

Speak to your Key Contact if you need access to iProcurement in UFS

• They will discuss whether online or classroom course is most appropriate for you
• They will confirm the level of access which you will require
• The course booking request will be made by them via the UFS responsibility access form

Once this request has been submitted by your Key Contact, you should receive an email within 1-2 working days with either:

• your allocated training username and passphrase (for online courses) or
• your joining instructions (classroom courses).

This on-line course will enable Shared Services staff members to understand the basics of accounts payable, including processing basic invoices and expense claims.