Finance Administrator

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 more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the 'Apply' link above to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-1051-25

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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