Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences invites applications for a Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) to join the Finance team at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford. This full-time fixed-term role processes supplier invoices, matches against purchase orders, and ensures accurate recording in line with university controls.

You will enter invoices in Oracle, resolve holds, file validated invoices, and manage supplier

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level qualifications (or equivalent).
• Strong IT skills with Office 365 and Excel.
• Experience in Financial Administration and invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Enter Accounts Payables Invoices onto Oracle.
• Match invoices to Purchase Orders where appropriate.
• Resolve invoices that are on hold and file validated invoices.
• Request amendments to suppliers in Oracle and issue/reconcile departmental credit card receipts.

Skills

Excel

Office 365

Communication skills

Time management

Education

A-level qualifications

Tools

Oracle Accounts Payable

Purchase Orders

Job description

188259 Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade 4: Salary in the range of £ 28,437 - £ 32,108 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months.

We are a stimulating work environment, enjoying an international reputation as a world‑class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world‑class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join the Finance team at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford. Alongside other Finance Assistants, you will contribute to the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function within NDORMS, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded and processed accurately in line with university financial controls. Responsibilities will include entering Accounts Payables Invoices onto Oracle, matching with Purchase Orders where appropriate, resolving invoices that are on hold and filing all validated invoices. You will also request amends to suppliers in Oracle and issue and reconcile departmental credit card, ensuring relevant receipts are retained.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with experience in Financial Administration, educated to A-level qualifications (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, competent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Office 365, especially Excel. They should be able to organise their own workload, work to deadlines, and consistently produce high volumes of accurate work, particularly in invoice processing, with exceptional attention to detail.