Finance Support Officer - Manchester (Part Time - 30 Hours)

GBS Global Applied Knowledge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

GBS Global Applied Knowledge seeks a Finance Support Officer in Manchester for part-time work. The role includes assisting students with finance applications and offering advice throughout the admissions process. The position offers 30 hours a week and various employee benefits including annual leave and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

£500 award employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations or customer service required.
• High degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with their student finance applications.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve student queries.
• Provide accurate advice to student enquiries.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Experience in finance operations

HEI finance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Finance Support Officer - Manchester (Part Time - 30 Hours), Manchester

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Client:

GBS Global Applied Knowledge

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Support Officer - Manchester (Part Time - 30 Hours)

Department: Fees and Income

Location: Manchester (On-site)

About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: The Finance Support Officer is responsible for supporting students with their Student Finance applications during the admissions and enrolment process.

Please note: This is a Part time position of 30 Hours per week, shifts will fall across weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Main Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Support students and assist with their student finance application before, during and after enrolment by providing prompt and accurate advice to their enquiries.
• Assist students in making their applications to Student Finance via online or paper application forms.
• Manage all Student Finance aspects of the admission processes related to undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments to resolve student’s queries and liaise with external partners and stakeholders to resolve student queries.
• Respond to student’s queries via email and SysAid ticketing system
• Offer advice to students, colleagues and partners in accordance with GBS policies and procedures relating to all aspects of student finance, charging and liability.

Requirements

About you:

• Experience working in finance operations or customer service
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Effective time management and planning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Student experience and working knowledge of HEI sector
• HEI finance experience

Other Information

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee Testimonial:

"What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference." (Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship!