Finance Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Operations team. The role involves supporting the Accounts Payable team and requires a professional approach, relevant finance experience, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits within a diverse and vibrant community.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Defined Benefits Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Family-Friendly Initiatives

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, particularly in Cash, Purchase, and Sales Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable team with Oracle Fusion system.
• Demonstrate a professional approach with excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Finance

Teamwork

Willingness to Learn

Education

Relevant Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Grade UE04: £25,733.00 - £28,381.00 per annum

Corporate Services Group/Finance Operations - Accounts Payable

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Operations team, supporting the Accounts Payable team with our Oracle Fusion "People & Money" system. The position is based at 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HT. We are open to considering hybrid working arrangements that combine remote and on-campus work.

If you have experience in Finance, particularly in Cash, Purchase, and Sales Ledger, and are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success

• A professional approach with a passion for excellent customer service
• Experience in a Finance role or relevant qualification
• Team player mentality
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain experience

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What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £25,733.00 - £28,381.00 per annum
• A positive, creative, challenging, and rewarding work environment
• A diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Details are available on our staff benefits page and our reward calculator.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh is committed to equality and diversity, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award, participating in the Race Equality Charter, and being a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion. We promote LGBT equality and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.

Additional Information

Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment begins. The University cannot sponsor international workers for this role, so international applicants must have an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 11:59 pm GMT (adjusted for your time zone if applying from outside the UK).
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 29th May 2025, subject to change.

About Us

The University of Edinburgh is a research-intensive institution committed to addressing global challenges through teaching, research, and innovation, guided by core values and strong relationships locally and globally.

About the Team

The Finance Department manages the University's financial health, overseeing a turnover exceeding £900m annually. It provides financial guidance, controls, and services to support the University's operations, embodying values such as teamwork, expertise, innovation, customer focus, and transparency.