Finance Manager

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Portsmouth is seeking a finance professional to manage month-end processes and oversee payroll. Responsibilities include developing financial processes, managing bank reconciliations, and leading teams. Ideal candidates exhibit strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in digital tools, particularly Excel. Benefits include extensive holiday allowance, flexible working options, and ongoing training. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive and sociable workplace.

Benefits

Regular training opportunities

38 days holiday

Flexible working

Enhanced sick pay

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and delivering payroll processes is desirable.
• Experience in leading, motivating and managing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month and year-end processes, including production of management accounts.
• Review, develop, and implement financial processes.
• Manage bank reconciliations and the sales & purchase ledger.

Skills

Highly organised and motivated

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with Excel

Strong organisational approach

Tools

Cloud-based accounting package

Microsoft tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver month and year-end processes, including production of management accounts.
• Review, develop, and implement financial processes.
• Manage bank reconciliations and the sales & purchase ledger.
• Oversee the Union's payroll processes and work with external partners such as financial and payroll experts.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational approach and ability to prioritise competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with digital and Microsoft tools, particularly Excel.
• Experience with a cloud-based accounting package is desirable.
• Experience in leading, motivating and managing teams.
• Experience producing management accounts and delivering payroll processes is desirable.
• Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace.

Benefits

• Regular training opportunities and team development days.
• 38 days holiday (30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) and additional Christmas leave (University shutdown).
• Flexible working (e.g. flexitime, career break, paid time off for volunteering).
• 35 hour week.
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity or adoption leave.
• Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe.
• Employee Assistance Programme.