Finance Operations Lead | Payroll & Accounts

University of Portsmouth Students' Union; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for the operational leadership of the Finance function. The role involves managing a team, overseeing month and year-end processes, and working with payroll and financial partners. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The institution values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, providing a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including 38 days of holiday and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

Strong team mentality

Regular training opportunities

38 days holiday

Flexible working

Enhanced sick pay

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts (desirable but not essential).
• Experience delivering payroll (desirable but not essential).
• Experience working with a cloud-based accounting system (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational leadership of the Finance function.
• Manage a team of two coordinators.
• Facilitate and develop the Union’s Finance activity.
• Deliver month/year-end processes including management accounts.
• Manage bank reconciliations and sales & purchase ledger.
• Oversee the Union’s payroll processes.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organised approach to work

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexible attitude

Excellent IT and Microsoft skills

Experience leading and managing teams

Experience overseeing financial processes

Job description

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for the operational leadership of the Finance function. The role involves managing a team, overseeing month and year-end processes, and working with payroll and financial partners. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The institution values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, providing a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including 38 days of holiday and enhanced sick pay.