Finance Assistant

University of Worcester; Worcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Worcester seeks a Finance Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves assisting with operational functions, particularly in Purchase Ledger and Treasury, while maintaining high customer support standards. The total salary ranges from £23,749 to £23,961 and includes benefits like 32 days of leave. The position is open to all qualified applicants who do not require visa sponsorship.

Benefits

32 days leave per year

Access to Staff Retail Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing advice and support

In-house training and development support

Friendly and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in operational functions within a finance department.
• Ability to provide customer support to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational functions within the Finance department.
• Support Purchase Ledger and Treasury activities.

Job description

Sub Department Accounts Payable

Location St Johns Campus

Salary £23,749 to £23,961

Post Type Full Time

Contract Type Fixed Term - 12 Months

Closing Date Wednesday 19 November 2025

Reference FIN2510

The Finance Department is seeking a Finance Assistant to join for a 12-month, fixed term contract. The role is to provide assistance in operational functions within the Finance department, especially Purchase Ledger and Treasury. The department is very customer-focused and provides a high level of customer support to students, staff, and external customers, as well as to suppliers.

Candidates are asked to include an up-to-date CV with their applications.

Whats in it for you?

• 32 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days), rising to 37 total days after 5 years continuous service
• Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and work environment

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.