Department of Finance and Economics
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
4
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Business School
Closing Date:
04 Oct 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 

Are you confident in your understanding of Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (FFA)? Do you enjoy helping others succeed? Become an APG Buddy and support Level 4 students as they navigate the core concepts of financial accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic support to Level 4 students in the APG module:
    • Weekly tutorial sessions – Buddies will attend timetabled tutorials to support the APG tutor in class.
    • Weekly drop-in sessions – Buddies will run drop-in sessions for students to access one-to-one support.
  • Help students grasp key concepts such as double-entry bookkeeping, trial balances, financial statements, and accounting principles.
  • Offer tips and strategies for tackling difficult areas of the module and preparing for assessments.
  • Share personal experiences and effective study techniques to encourage independent learning.
  • Collaborate with academic staff to identify common areas of difficulty and tailor support accordingly.
  • Maintain a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.
Dates: Teaching week 2 - Teaching Week 11
Hours of work: 1 hour sessions available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
 
  

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Level 5 & 6 Manchester Met Students who are studying BSc. Accounting & Finance. 
 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 4 Ocotber 2026. 
  
Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
   
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
   
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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