Senior Finance Assistant - AP Lead & Process Improvement

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Bank Holidays 12

Pension scheme contributions

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Annual health MOTs

Staff development sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

On-site car parking

Hybrid working opportunities

On-site gym membership

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a proactive Senior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in Birmingham. Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager, you will support Accounts Payable operations and supervise several Finance Assistants.

You will maintain internal controls, handle supplier queries, assist with payment runs, complete reconciliations, and contribute to month-end and year-end activities while delivering finance training and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Payable experience.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior staff.
• Proven organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier relationships and payment runs.
• Maintain accurate data and perform reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end activities.
• Provide finance training and guide staff on queries.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Strengthen and streamline processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

People management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University College Birmingham is seeking a proactive Senior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in Birmingham. Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager, you will support Accounts Payable operations and supervise several Finance Assistants.

You will maintain internal controls, handle supplier queries, assist with payment runs, complete reconciliations, and contribute to month-end and year-end activities while delivering finance training and improving processes.