Finance Assistant Parttime, 20 hours per week

Keele University Students Union; Keele; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Keele Students' Union (Keele SU) invites applications for a part-time role supporting the Finance Team with weekly payroll processing and related conciliations. The role reports to the Finance Business Partner and is based at Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BJ.

20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,570.61–£29,249.53 per year. Join a committed charity supporting around 14,000 Keele students, contributing to our 2025–2028 strategic plan and diversity objectives.

Qualifications

• Professional and timely processing of weekly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Student Group finances and grants management.

Job description

Responsible to: Finance Business Partner

Hours: 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

ABOUT KEELE STUDENTS' UNION

Keele Students' Union (Keele SU) is dedicated to empowering every student to be who they want to be and make a difference in the world. Our strategic plan for 2025-2028 focuses on preparing students for life after Keele, helping them have fun and make friends for life, and supporting them through their university challenges. We are committed to sustainable practices, inclusivity, and diversity in everything we do.

We are a £6.6m turnover registered charity (CIO), with a trading subsidiary registered with Companies House, and employ over 40 full-time career staff and 4 full-time Sabbatical Officers. Together, we represent, support and enhance the experience of around 14,000 students at Keele University.

This is an exciting time to join Keele SU as we delve further into ourstrategic plan for 2025-2028. Like many Students' Unions and higher education institutions, we are navigating challenges due to the current economic climate, the evolving needs of our members, and the global impact of conflicts. However, we are determined to use this new plan as a strategic stepping stone to grow and achieve our ambition of becoming one of the \"top 10\" Students' Unions. If you're excited by this opportunity and eager to contribute to our transformation, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR COMMITTMENT TO DIVERSITY

Keele SU is committed to diversifying our Board and actively encourages applications from individuals who define as one or more of the following: Black, Asian, Women, LGBTQ+, and disabled. We believe that a diverse Board will better represent and serve our student community.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide a professional and timely completions of the weekly payroll and relevant weekly and monthly conciliations.

A key member of the Finance Team, supporting the Assistant Accountant and Finance Business Partner to provide a smooth day to day running of the Keele SU Finance office with tasks including where relevant:

• Student Group finances and grants

To find out all you need to know about us, the role and working with us please see the Recruitment Pack below.

Interview Date: W/C 16th November 2026

Details

£27,570.61 - £29,249.53 per year

Location: Keele, ST5 5BJ, GB