Finance Assistant (AP-AR)

About the role We are looking to recruit one of two Finance Assistants who play a key role in ensuring the Mathematical Institute’s financial transactions are recorded and processed accurately and in line with the University’s financial controls. You will report to the Finance Officer (General Ledger). The Finance Assistants handle the majority of day-to-day transactions such as raising requisitions and purchase orders, processing delivery notes, invoices and expense claims, and routine processing of journals. You will need to use initiative in order to deal with a range of queries. You will be expected to work with minimal supervision, taking a proactive approach to organising your workload, prioritising competing demands effectively and producing high quality work, whilst adhering to deadlines. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

The successful candidates working arrangement will require them to spend 60% on site 40% home based, agreed locally with your line manager. Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 15 May 2023 can be considered. Interviews are anticpated to be held week commencing Monday 22nd May 2023. The department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to equality and valuing diversity.