Finance Assistant

Prospectus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education organization located in Bloomsbury is looking for a finance assistant to manage financial data entry and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate should have recent experience in finance, particularly within the higher education sector, and possess advanced skills using Xerox software. This full-time temporary role offers a pay rate of £18 per hour and requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a finance-related role, preferably in higher education.
• High level of competence using finance systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial data entry and general bookkeeping.
• Process invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and use the finance system.

Skills

Finance processes

Xerox

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Tools

Xerox

Job description

Location: Bloomsbury
Hours: Full‑time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
Pay: £18 per hour (+ holiday) (equivalent to £32,760 p/a)
Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Financial data entry and general bookkeeping.
• Timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Finance system use and maintenance (Xerox).
• Supporting the wider finance team and liaising with other departments as required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a relevant role, ideally within the higher education sector.
• High level of competence using Xerox.
• Great organisation, strong attention to detail, and excellent accuracy.
• Confident understanding of finance processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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