Finance Assistant

thefutureworks; England; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, thefutureworks, is recruiting a Finance Assistant to support the treasury management function at Coventry University. The role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with policies, and improving banking processes. This temporary position offers a salary of £23,877 per annum and requires strong analytical and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Ability to manage financial records and transactions.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Post income and expenditure accurately and timely.
• Monitor non-reconciled items and manage enquiries.
• Assist with foreign exchange transactions and maintain treasury records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Tools

Financial software

Job description

thefutureworks are currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to support the Assistant Banking and Compliance Manager to effectively manage the Coventry University Group treasury management function.

The post holder will support the development of the banking function and processes while ensuring that robust financial controls are adhered to. They will support with the implementation of and compliance with the Treasury and Investment Management Policy. They will also seek to improve working practices to streamline processes and/or provide improved outcomes across the CU Group, supporting initiatives to develop the service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accurately post all income and expenditure received within the University and subsidiary company's bank accounts on a timely basis and in accordance with the month and year-end timetables.
2. Monitor & manage non-reconciled items and cascade out to the business within the agreed SLA.
3. Investigate and analyse income and expenditure received through banking, e-payment, and investment systems.
4. Reconcile data at month-end and year-end, including reconciliations of bank accounts and unidentified income using Income Manager and the general ledger.
5. Respond to enquiries from staff and students regarding the payment of fees and outstanding balances in a timely manner.
6. Assist with the administration of the online payment facility and liaise with colleagues to ensure that income is correctly recorded and allocated.
7. Provide excellent service throughout the year, including enrolment times dealing with students and their banking enquiries.
8. Carry out foreign exchange transactions for the University and subsidiary companies as required.
9. Maintain treasury records for all investment transactions.
10. Keep the investments spreadsheet up-to-date, manage investment documentation, and maintain investment codes on the ledger.
11. Use financial software to make investments and redemptions and run reports.
12. Assist with the creation and maintenance of a procedures manual for the treasury team.

Job Details

• 6-month temporary contract
• £23,877 per annum
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Onsite location at Coventry University Campus