Finance Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Operations team. The role involves supporting the Accounts Payable function and requires experience in finance operations, particularly in cash and sales ledger. The University fosters a collaborative culture and offers comprehensive staff benefits in a vibrant international community.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable function.
• Utilize the Oracle Fusion People & Money system.
• Assist with financial reporting and ledger management.

Skills

Professional customer service

Finance experience or relevant qualification

Team player mentality

Desire to learn new skills

Tools

Oracle Fusion People & Money

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Operations team structure, supporting our Accounts Payable team using our Oracle Fusion "People & Money" system. This position is based at 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HT.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a great team and have Finance Operations experience (particularly in Cash, Purchase and Sales Ledger) we’d love to hear from you.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

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

Responsibilities and Requirements

Full job description available on request. The role supports the Accounts Payable function within Finance Operations and uses Oracle Fusion People & Money system. Prior experience in Cash, Purchase and Sales Ledger is relevant.

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 6th October 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser DS local time zone.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About The Team

The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It exercises control over the University’s finances, provides expert financial guidance particularly for key decision making, and provides an effective services and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business. It follows core values and behaviours to value and strengthen its team and delivery of its services – One Team; Expert; Innovation; Customer Focused; and Transparent.

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