Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and looking to develop your finance career in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking a Finance Administrator to join our Finance Shared Services team, providing essential financial support across key functional areas.
As a Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for processing financial transactions, monitoring budgets, handling expense claims, supporting procurement, and assisting with month-end and year-end financial activities. You’ll work closely with Finance Officers, School contacts, and colleagues across the Finance Services Desk to ensure smooth financial operations.
As a Finance Administrator you can expect to be involved in:
- Processing financial transactions including purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims
- Assisting with budget monitoring, reconciliations, and reporting
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices
- Acting as a first point of contact for finance-related queries, delivering excellent customer service
What will you bring to the role?
- GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Foundation level financial qualification (e.g. AAT) and actively studying towards full qualification, or willingness to undertake such studies
- Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office, with a good understanding of databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of answering enquiries, particularly of a financial nature
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For further information and to apply, follow the 'Apply for this job' link below to be taken to the University of Kent website.
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