Search

7 Sep 2022: This page is currently under review. In light of proposed changes to a number of the University’s systems and processes, we are currently updating this section of the FPM.

23 Dec 2022: Petty Cash must be used exclusively for expenditure directly relating to University business. These shall be limited to items of expenditure below the cost of £25 unless the Director of Finance has given written dispensation to increase the limit.

28 Jul 2022: The Finance Division has already rolled out the new expense system, Concur, to around 75% of staff, which is a fantastic achievement given that the main rollout started in May. Concur is a more efficient and more compliant way to reclaim

20 May 2022: Five months into his role as Head of the Finance Transformation Programme, Ravi Mathavan shares an insider view Over the next few years, the Finance Transformation Programme will transform the way the Finance Division provides professional services,

31 Mar 2022: Over the next few years, the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) will transform the way we provide professional services, demonstrating that we understand the needs of our users while delivering solutions that are smart, stable and sustainable

23 Dec 2022: Actions required Completed Action Ensure petty cash is stored in a suitable safe or locked drawer and never left unattended Ensure the Imprest Form is completed and posted to the ledger, prior to replenishing the float Check each payment from petty

23 Dec 2022: Each department will need to establish a Petty Cash Imprest System for issuing petty cash to employees and recording all transactions. Each time the float requires replenishing a Petty Cash Imprest Form must be completed.

23 Dec 2022: Purpose of petty cash A petty cash float (normally up to a maximum of £100, unless the Director of Finance gives written consent to increase the limit) may be required by departments to defray minor expenses incurred by University employees on

23 Dec 2022: Requests for a petty cash float and any permanent, or temporary, increases to an existing float must be made in writing by either the Head of Institution or Administrator to the Head Accounting Services, clearly stating the amount of petty cash

23 Dec 2022: Heads of Institution are responsible for the security of the float and for ensuring that all expenditure is properly supported and authorised. There must be regular independent checks of petty cash balances and use and Departments are required to