Finance & Administration Officer, Bluetownonline

Guardian Jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance & Administration Officer to join their team in Manchester. This role involves providing essential financial and administrative support, focusing on process improvement and ensuring accurate financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial administration, with strong skills in budget management and invoicing. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages career development and offers flexible working arrangements. If you're committed to delivering excellent customer service and eager to contribute to a leading university's success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

International relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration with NVQ qualifications.
• Proficient in budget management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and manage requisitions accurately.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and guide colleagues on policies.

Skills

Budget Management

Invoicing

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

NVQ II/III in Financial Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365 (PowerBI)

Oracle

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Finance & Administration Officer, Bluetownonline

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Job Details

• Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
• Salary: £27,644 to £30,805 per annum, depending on relevant experience
• Job type: Full Time, Permanent. 35 hours per week.
• Closing date: 29/04/2025

About the Role

Are you an organized and proactive finance professional looking to support one of the UK's leading universities? This role involves providing vital financial and administrative support within the Estates Support team, focusing on process improvement and accurate financial transactions. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Financial Administration committed to customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, manage requisitions, and oversee the 'purchase to pay' process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and management information, including expenditure reports for maintenance, utilities, and small works.
• Guide colleagues on financial regulations, procedures, and purchasing policies.
• Support business unit managers with budget tracking, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Provide cross-unit support, especially in the absence of team members.
• Handle internal and external enquiries with excellent customer service.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ II/III in Financial Administration or equivalent, with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerBI), and familiarity with Oracle and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience in budget management, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Ability to reconcile spend, forecast, and identify discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative working ability.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation in office and site environments.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment with benefits such as flexible working, career development, and international relocation support. We value equality and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Additional Information

This position is suitable for candidates with previous experience in finance or administration roles such as Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Office Administrator, etc.