Cashier - Work Placement

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university is looking for a current student to join its Finance Department for a 14-month placement as a Cashier / Finance Assistant starting July 2026. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing banking transactions, and administering petty cash, along with preparing invoices and reconciling accounts. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and contribute to the finance department while enjoying numerous benefits including generous leave policies and in-house training.

Benefits

32 days of leave per year

Access to Staff Retail Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing advice and support

In-house training and development support

Friendly work culture

Qualifications

• Maintaining accurate records of treasury and cash.
• Preparation and input of daily cash and cheque banking.
• Issuing invoices and credit notes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer the University and Subsidiaries’ petty cash.
• Reconcile revenue and balance sheet codes.
• Prepare and pay bursaries.

Skills

Financial record keeping

Cash handling

Invoice preparation

Reconciliation of accounts

Education

Current student at University of Worcester

Job description

This vacancy is only open to current University of Worcester students seeking a working placement opportunity.

The Finance Department are seeking a current student to join them for a 14-month placement as Cashier / Finance Assistant, with a likely start date in July 2026.

The role involves maintaining accurate records of treasury and cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial data. This will include primarily preparation and input of daily online, cash and cheque banking, and the administration of the University and Subsidiaries’ petty cash, but also preparing and issuing invoices and credit notes, reconciling revenue, preparation and payment of bursaries, and reconciliation of balance sheet codes. The role is for a University of Worcester student who can add value to the finance department while gaining valuable skills and experience.

Candidates are asked to include an up-to-date CV with their applications.

What’s in it for you?

• 32 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 37 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries regarding this role are welcomed and should be directed to Rute Loureiro, Purchase Ledger Manager, via email [e-mail].

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

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