Finance Bursary Assistant – Hybrid/Flexible Hours

THE MASTER AND SCHOLARS OF BALLIOL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Oxford

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Balliol College in Oxford is seeking a Bursary Assistant to provide accurate financial administration across daily, weekly and month-end processes. The role supports banking, cash handling, grants, scholarships, purchase ledgers and EPOS reconciliations while ensuring records are complete and compliant.

The post offers 37.5 hours per week with a full-time, permanent contract, and includes a generous holiday allowance, probation, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a finance administration role with deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy, including sound knowledge of Excel.
Strong organisational skills to manage daily, weekly, termly and month-end deadlines.
Discretion and integrity when handling financial and personal information.

Responsibilities

Process and monitor grants and scholarships, including the required daily and termly administration.
Maintain the cash book on a weekly basis, including expense claims, grants and other payments.
Complete weekly banking and undertake regular cash float checks.
Review aged debt on a weekly basis and support related reporting.
Post internal catering charges, working closely with the Buttery and Conferencing teams.
Complete month-end EPOS postings and reconciliations.
Assist with Battels posting and administration; daybook entries and statements.
Administer credit card transactions and reconciliation; raise sales invoices for external bookings.