Senior Fees and Battels Accounts Assistant

Wolfson College, University of Oxford; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university college in the UK is seeking a Senior Fees and Battels Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis. Responsibilities include managing student fees and college accounts, providing accounting assistance, and supporting various projects within the Accounts Department. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of accounting principles, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include 39 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional on-site perks.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Free lunch when on duty

Free on-site parking

Gym membership

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of accounts and debits/credits.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.
• Flexible and collaborative approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage student fees and college member accounts.
• Provide accounting assistance and support projects in the Accounts Department.

Skills

Experience in an accounts department

Excellent IT skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Database management

Job description

Wolfson College, University of Oxford, wishes to appoint a professional, friendly and confident Senior Fees and Battels Accounts Assistant. The post is full time and permanent with a six months’ probationary period.

The main areas of responsibility will include student fees, college member accounts, other accounting assistance, and helping with projects carried out in the Accounts Department as required.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an accounts department and have an in-depth understanding of accounts and debits and credits. They will have excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word and databases and strong written and verbal communication skills. Interest in College activities, flexible and collaborative approach to duties and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships are key.

Wolfson College is a great place to work. Founded as a graduate college in 1966, it is one of Oxford University’s largest and most international colleges, with an open and inclusive ethos. Wolfson is home to more than 800 students and nearly 100 postdocs from more than 75 countries. The college is located on the banks for the Cherwell in north Oxford, with a campus of Grade 2 listed buildings and open parkland.

The College has a reputation as an excellent employer. Staff enjoy 39 days’ annual leave allowance, a generous pension scheme, free lunch within allowance when on duty, free on-site parking, and an opportunity to become a Member of Common Room with gym membership, use of the college tennis and squash courts, free tea and coffee and more.

We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
For further particulars and information how to apply please visit the College Website: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday, 28 July 2025. Interviews will take place on Thursday, 7 August 2025