Finance Assistant - Fixed Term

Arts University Plymouth; Plymouth; Vor Ort; GBP 14.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 15 days (FTE 25)

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle to work

Bus tickets discounts

Staff discount site

Zusammenfassung

Arts University Plymouth is seeking a Finance Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support the university’s finance team with day-to-day financial operations.

You’ll process invoices, maintain financial records, assist with reconciliations and budget tracking, and help answer supplier and staff queries. The part-time role is 22.2 hours per week, Band 3 salary (£15,969) with a 12-month contract; closing date 2 November 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in finance administration.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems preferred.

Aufgaben

• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Assist with reconciliations and budget tracking.
• Handle card/payments queries and supplier statements.
• Support Accounts Payable processing and General Ledger reconciliations.

Kenntnisse

Finance administration

Google Suite

Excel

Tools

Accounting systems

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: Band 3 - £15,969 (FTE £26,615) gross per annum

Hours: Part time - 22.2 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 month contract

Closing date: 2nd of November, 2026

Arts University Plymouth is looking for a dedicated and organised Finance Assistant to join our university’s finance team, on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys numbers, accuracy, and supporting financial operations in a busy and dynamic environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our day-to-day finance functions, working closely with colleagues to maintain accurate financial information and meet key reporting deadlines.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-focused and enjoys working as part of a small team. You will be:

Experienced in finance administration

Able to use the Google Suite, databases such as Excel, manage emails and ideal have experience in accounting systems

Confident working in busy office environments with the skills to prioritise to meet deadlines

A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers, suppliers, students and staff at all levels.

Focused on accuracy, attention to detail and integrity, demonstrating flexibility, the ability to multitask, and an approachable, helpful manner.

About The Role:

As Finance Assistant, you will:

process invoices, maintain financial records, assist with reconciliations, and support budget tracking.

work closely with the Assistant Accountant and wider finance team, ensuring all activity is compliant with financial controls and audit requirements.

deal with queries regarding card payments, process card payments into the finance system, and complete reconciliation

ensure timely and correct processing of Accounts Payable payments, reconciliation of supplier statements and the associated General Ledger reconciliations.

In return you’ll receive:

15 (FTE 25) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and closure efficiency days

Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, Menopause support, Life & Leadership Coaching, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching

Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme, subject to scheme eligibility

Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, and a staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

Please refer to the role profile for more information. https://shorturl.at/rKOFv. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our ‘working here’ pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here .

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Tasha Deacon, Head of Finance on [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and inclusive arts university.

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