Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) - CG1172RH

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant for the Accounts Payable team. The role involves processing invoices and claims, requiring strong organisational and IT skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy finance environment and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Membership of the SLAS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Access to training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume finance environment.
• Good understanding of the Purchase-to-Pay process.

Responsibilities

• Check and process invoices and expense claims.
• Handle enquiries and issues arising from the process.

Skills

IT skills

Customer care skills

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Accounting

Job description

Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) - CG1172RH

Based in Accounts Payable, you will be primarily involved with checking and processing invoices and expense claims into the Finance system, and handling enquiries and issues arising from the process.

Successful candidates should have at least an HNC in Accounting or an equivalent qualification, along with excellent IT skills. Experience working in a busy, high-volume finance (Accounts Payable) environment, a good understanding of the Purchase-to-Pay process, and strong customer care skills are essential.

You will need to be well-organised and capable of prioritising your workload to meet strict deadlines.

Please direct any informal enquiries to Sharon Clark ([e-mail] / 01334 462491).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
• Membership of the SLAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate, and various family-friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes, and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, library facilities, and salary sacrifice schemes
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including membership of Peppy, a health app connecting staff to health experts and personalized support

Applications are especially encouraged from individuals from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected groups underrepresented in professional posts at the University.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, demonstrated through our awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters, and Stonewall). We promote diversity by highlighting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks such as the Staff BAME Network, Staff with Disabilities Network, Staff LGBTIQ+ Network, and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details are available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. For other visa options, visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or contact our HR Immigration Team at [e-mail].

This position will/may be primarily based at Eden Campus, Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art environment for professional services.

Closing Date: 29 May 2025
Interview Date: w/c 9 June 2025

Please quote ref: CG1172RH

Further Particulars - CG1172RH FPs.doc

Salary: £23,881-£26,338 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible