Finance Administrator

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as a Finance Administrator at Birkbeck, University of London? Join our dynamic Science Faculty and help ensure the smooth operation of our financial and administrative processes. As a renowned institution, Birkbeck is committed to excellence in education and research, and we're looking for someone like you to contribute to our success.

The role of Finance Administrator is crucial in maintaining the financial integrity of our faculty. In this role you will:

• Process and maintain financial records, including purchase orders and invoices
• Provide administrative support for research funding proposals
• Liaise with payroll, HR, and finance staff to resolve payment queries
• Train and supervise new staff in relevant procedures and systems
• Support business process improvements and service enhancements.

As a Finance Administrator, you should have:

• Good knowledge of administrative systems and office work
• Understanding of higher education procedures and basic accounting principles
• Proven experience in administrative roles, particularly in education
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you have experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Financial Coordinator, Financial Clerk, or Administrative Officer, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now to join Birkbeck, University of London, and help us continue to excel in our mission.

Salary and benefits:

£30,292 rising to £33,862 per annum, Grade 4 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area. (In March 2025 this rises to £30,803 to £34,346 per annum.)

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Fixed term, one-year contract. Full-time (35 hours a week) with a minimum of two days on site. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2025, interview date: Friday 17 January 2025.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tara Orlanes-Angelopoulou, Head of Operations at t.orlanes@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes

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