College Finance Assistant

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Uxbridge is seeking a full-time College Finance Assistant to support the financial activities of the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. This role involves processing orders and invoices, assisting with budget reporting, and liaising with various university departments. Candidates are expected to have strong financial administration skills and attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for career development and a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Discretionary University closure days

Excellent training and development opportunities

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Qualifications

• Experience in handling finance queries and expense claims.
• Attention to detail for maintaining financial records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departmental colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and invoices according to financial regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for finance queries.
• Assist with budget reporting and forecasting for sub-projects.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support budget holders.

Skills

Financial administration

Budget reporting

Procurement

Job description

College Finance Assistant - 15432

The College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS) is at the forefront of clinical and life science education, offering an array of courses, such as Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences; Psychology; Biological Sciences; Physician Associate; Physiotherapy; Medicine; and Nursing.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our Services Team in a finance role, supporting all areas of the College. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in HE financial administration. Working closely with the College Finance Officer, the primary purpose of this role is to support the College’s financial activities.

College / Directorate: College of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences – Department CHMLS Central Office. Full Time / Part Time: Full Time. Posted Date: 30/10/2023. Closing Date: 30/11/2023. Ref No: 4157.

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus.

Salary: Grade 5 from £28,250 to £32,113 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £33,904 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Hours: Full‑time.

Key Responsibilities

You will play an important role in providing an efficient, effective and high standard of financial administration and processing support across the College. Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily responsibility for the processing of orders and invoices in line with financial regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for finance queries, including procurement.
• Process, advise and report on staff and non‑staff expense claims and reimbursement.
• Assist with budget reporting and forecasting for operational sub‑projects.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting budget holders to remain in budget and in compliance with the institution’s financial regulations.
• Liaise with University colleagues in Finance, Procurement, Payroll and Sales Ledger.
• Deputise for the College Finance Officer on occasion.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

For further information or an informal discussion about the position, please contact:

Gary Dear ()

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All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.