We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Asset Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance and Compliance (FMC) Unit. This role involves providing finance processing and administrative support to the FMC function. You will work closely with and be managed by the Finance Asset Supervisor, supporting and guiding/liaising with FMC staff on procurement, undertaking the responsibility of being first point of contact for FMC Estates/Faculty colleagues for key internal and external stakeholders and supporting both E&F and other colleagues through provision of information for operational finance.
The Role
Key responsibilities include providing finance and administration support within FMC, providing advice within the area of expertise on a routine basis, checking accuracy and processing of FMC claims, commitments, purchase ledger issues, and overtime/payroll claims, and working across operational boundaries to support the wider FMC Support team.
The Person
To be successful, you should have a Financial/Administrative qualification (HND/C or Higher) or have significant experience in a similar role and be AAT qualified or working towards it. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), SharePoint, and Teams is essential. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent organisational and time management skills, alongside excellent customer service skills when communicating with internal and external stakeholders, are required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is also important. Experience of working with CAFM systems, in Public Sector Procurement, and Power BI would be desirable, but not essential.
What you will get in return:
* The opportunity to develop and grow in a university that emphasizes service excellence, self-service, colleague-led learning, and digital investment.
* Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme.
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
* Salary scale guaranteed pay increments.
* Lifelong learning and role-specific accreditations and qualification opportunities.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
Blended working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Ben Usher
Email: ben.usher@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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