Accounts Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford are looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves processing transactions, handling cash, and liaising with staff on financial matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel. The position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance-related environment.
• Focus on meeting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash handling and banking tasks.
• Act as key contact for finance staff.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Tools

Oracle Financial System

Job description

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts team.

About the role

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be part of a team of three responsible for the day-to-day functions of the transaction processing team.

This team will process the essential daily tasks of cash handling and banking, payables invoice processing and raising of sales invoices. They will also monitor incoming email and act as the key point of contact to Bodleian Administrative and Finance staff outside of the Accounts team, particularly in relation to the payables, purchasing and cash management processes.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 36.5 hours a week on-site.

About you

You will have experience of working within an accounts or finance related environment, working with financial systems and Excel. A focus on meeting priorities and deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and clarity, is vital. An understanding or experience of the University's Oracle financial system would be desirable.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the selection criteria that you will be assessed against.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days of annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Paul Layland, Head of Finance, who can be contacted with inquiries relating to the role ( [e-mail] ). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team ( [e-mail] ).

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] .

How to apply

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Wednesday 28th May 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement (or a supporting evidence form using the template provided) as part of your online application. Your supporting statement/evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 23rd June 2025.

Contact Person :

GLAM Recruitment

Vacancy ID :

179675

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

28-May-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 4

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£27,838 - £31,459 per annum