Finance Assistant - 0788-26

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for a Finance Assistant in the Financial Accounting Team. The role is a fixed-term 12-month contract, secondment opportunity, with a salary in the advertised band and a location at Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK.

You will work towards the AAT qualification or hold an equivalent qualification, and will be responsible for reconciling bank accounts in any currency, handling supplier payments by BACS and online banking for international payments, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an equivalent professional qualification (e.g., AAT).
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile University bank accounts in all currencies.
• Process payments to University suppliers by BACS (GBP) or online banking for international payments.
• Review expense claims from staff and students and assist with compiling claims.
• Work to deadlines within a small Finance team.

Job description

Finance Assistant

Finance

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Secondment Opportunity)

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 03 September 2026

Reference: 0788-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant within the Financial Accounting Team, for a fixed term 12 month contract to cover a permanent colleague on secondment.

You will be working towards the AAT qualification or hold an equivalent qualification.

You will be responsible for reconciliation of the University bank accounts in any currency. Resolution of all queries in a timely manner and accuracy are an absolute must. Other duties include a rota system with colleagues for all payments to University suppliers by either BACS for sterling payments or online banking for international payments. The duties also include receipt checking of expense claims submitted by University staff and students and helping them compile their claims if requested to do so. Ad hoc duties, in line with grading will also be expected.

You will be part of a small and friendly team within the Finance Division and will be expected to work to strict deadlines. Excellent customer service and a high degree of accuracy are also required of this role.

You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, a courteous and professional manner together with an enthusiasm for working in a busy, but friendly team environment.

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