CSF-823-24-R2 - Finance Administrator

Salary:
£21,630 to £23,144per annum, or per annum pro rata
Grade:
Grade 4
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Release Date:
Wednesday 08 May 2024
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 22 May 2024 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:
CSF-823-24-R2
Working as part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) team with a focus on service delivery to academic Divisions, the Finance Administrator will process various financial transactions and perform finance operations activities across key functional areas, all the time ensuring that relevant University policies and processes are adhered to. We currently have 2 Finance Administrator roles available. You will be asked to confirm your role preference in your application.As Finance Administrator you can expect to be involved in:Providing transactional support to Divisions in close liaison with the Finance Officer (FSS), other staff in FSS, relevant Business Partners in the Finance Directorate and contacts in Divisions; ensuring that divisional service requirements are professionally and efficiently delivered while complying with University and other financial regulations. Exhibit competency for organised service delivery and customer care, primarily facilitated by the TopDesk service management system and other finance systems/facilities. Promote adherence to the University’s Finance processes and procedures by Divisional colleagues. Effectively deliver finance transactional services to Divisions, notably in the raising of purchase orders, goods receipting, supplier invoice approvals, credit card purchases, travel booking and staff expense claims
What we are looking for in the right candidate:GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent Foundation level financial qualification (e.g. AAT) and actively studying towards full qualification, or willingness to undertake such studies or equivalent Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages and a good understanding of databases and spreadsheets Experience of answering enquiries, particularly of a financial natureA customer focused approach to work What we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionson campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outletsstudy while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discountsPlease note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ
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