Replacing Agresso, Unit4 will make everyday finance tasks quicker and easier, with a more intuitive, Amazon-style purchasing experience and clearer, real-time budget dashboards.
July 'Cutover' period
Transitioning to a system of this size is a massive undertaking. To move all our financial data safely into Unit4, we're currently operating under a temporary suspension of routine financial processing (often called the 'Cutover' period).
We know this can be inconvenient, so thank you for your patience and support while we complete this final stage.
Key dates
While routine purchasing is already paused, please note the following upcoming deadlines if you are claiming personal expenses or waiting on deliveries:
- Friday 17 July – Expenses: This is the final deadline to submit your personal staff and student expense claims in the current system. Expense processing is expected to reopen in Unit4 in late August.
- Friday 24 July – Receipting goods: If you physically receive goods or equipment that you previously ordered, you must ensure they are "Goods Receipted" (GRN'd) in the system by this date so our suppliers can be paid. Please don't receipt items that haven't yet arrived.
Need to make an urgent purchase?
If you have a genuine business-critical requirement during July, a Business-Critical Exception process is in place. This is intended for essential purchases where delaying would have a significant impact, such as a health and safety issue, and all other payment options have been exhausted.
Getting started with Unit4
You won't be expected to learn the new system on your own. Over the coming weeks, we'll be adding quick-reference guides and short training videos to the ERP Transformation SharePoint Hub.
We encourage you to use these self-guided materials as your primary way to learn the new system. However, if you feel you need additional hands-on support, supplementary training sessions are available to book now via myHR.
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the launch.