Overview
This guide explains how to create and manage currencies in Access Volcanic. Currencies allow you to display salary information accurately on job adverts across multiple regions and countries. You configure currencies through the Admin Area and apply them to individual job postings to ensure candidates see correct salary details.
Key benefits
Display accurate salary information across multiple regions and currencies.
Support international recruitment with region-specific salary formats.
Streamline job posting by setting a default currency for your platform.
Ensure integration compatibility with correct ISO currency codes.
Maintain consistent salary presentation for improved candidate experience.
Allow users to choose appropriate currencies when posting jobs.
Before you start
Before managing currencies, make sure you have:
Admin access to your Access Volcanic platform.
Knowledge of which currencies your organisation uses for job postings.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) currency codes for any currencies you plan to add (such as GBP, EUR, USD).
📌 Note: You must configure currencies in the Admin Area before they can be selected on job adverts.
Accessing currency settings
Log in to the Admin Area as an admin.
Click the Settings tab near the top.
Select Currencies under the Reference Data section.
This page displays all currencies currently available on your platform and allows you to create new ones.
Adding a new currency
Click New.
Complete the currency details:
Name: Enter the full currency name (e.g., British Pound).
Symbol: Add the currency symbol (e.g., £ or €).
ISO Code: Enter the three-letter ISO code (e.g., GBP or EUR).
Default: Tick this checkbox to make this your platform's main currency.
Click Submit to save the currency.
🤓 Tip: Setting a default currency ensures it's applied automatically unless another currency is specifically selected.
📌 Note: Use correct ISO codes to support integrations and external job feeds properly.
Applying currencies to job adverts
Navigate to the salary section in the job form.
Select the appropriate currency from the dropdown menu.
Enter salary values that correspond correctly with the selected currency.
Save the job posting.
Candidates will see the currency symbol displayed alongside salary information on the job advert.
Best practices
Create only currencies your organisation actively uses to keep the list manageable.
Use accurate ISO codes to ensure compatibility with job feeds and integrations.
Train job posters to understand which currency to select for different roles.
Review and remove unused currencies periodically to maintain data cleanliness.
Test currency display on job adverts after adding new currencies.
📌 Note: Currency settings apply platform-wide, so ensure all team members understand the available options.
FAQs
Q1: Why isn't a currency appearing on job adverts?
Answer: Check that the currency exists in Settings > Currencies, the job has salary values entered, and the user posting the job has permission to assign currencies.
Q2: How do I fix duplicate or incorrect currencies?
Answer: Go to Settings > Currencies, review all existing entries, then edit or delete any incorrect currencies to maintain clean data.
Q3: Can I change the default currency after it's been set?
Answer: Yes, edit any currency in Settings > Currencies and tick the Default checkbox to make it the new default currency.
Q4: Do I need to use ISO currency codes?
Answer: While ISO codes are optional, they're strongly recommended to support integrations, job feeds, and ensure compatibility with external systems.
Q5: What happens to existing jobs if I delete a currency?
Answer: Jobs using a deleted currency will no longer display salary information or currency symbols. Reassign jobs to another currency before deleting to avoid this issue.
Q6: How many currencies can I add to my platform?
Answer: There's no specific limit on currencies. However, it's best practice to add only currencies your organisation actively uses.