Finance Officer

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Finance Officer for a temporary hybrid position in Oxford. You will manage billing, student fees, and debt collection, ensuring financial accuracy and process improvements. This opportunity offers a hands-on role supporting both internal teams and student inquiries, requiring solid finance experience and proficiency in financial systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with billing, expenses, and debt collection in finance role.
• Proficient in Oracle, SAP, and Workday.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and Power Query.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reduce outstanding debtors.
• Review and process funding declarations.
• Prepare and execute student billing cycles for 500 students.

Skills

Accuracy

Organisation

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Solid finance experience in HE or similar environments

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Finance Officer - Temporary Assignment (Hybrid)
Oxford £18.43/hour 30-37.5 hrs/week _ 12-week contract 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

We're looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a busy and dynamic team within a respected academic setting. This is a hands-on role managing billing, expenses, student fee processing, and debt collection. You'll play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, improving processes, and supporting both internal teams and student enquiries.

Key responsibilities:
- Manage and reduce outstanding debtors
- Review and process funding declarations
- Approve expenses and purchase orders (SAP Concur experience ideal)
- Prepare and execute student billing cycles ( 500 students)
- Coordinate funding streams and sponsorship records
- Oversee invoice distribution and debt follow-ups
- Assist with month-end journals and reconciliations

What you'll need:
- Solid finance experience in HE or similar environments
- Proficiency with Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar systems
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, validation)
- Accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail

Confident working independently and across teams

An excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills to gain experience in a prestigious environment. Immediate start available!

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