Finance Administrator for Apprenticeships

SALARY & HOURS: 

£24,290 - £27,650 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)

Part-time, 21 hours per week (Monday – Friday, flexible working available)

The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University.  They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Finance Administrator for Apprenticeships to join our Apprenticeship Hub team. This pivotal part-time role is essential to support the financial management of our growing apprenticeship programmes, ensuring compliance with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) funding rules and providing excellent support to Faculties/Departments and employers.

In this role, you will:

• Process funding claims, and employer contributions accurately and on time.
• Maintain and monitor financial records, including the Digital Apprenticeship Service Account, to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and employers, to ensure smooth financial workflows and accurate data.
• Generate and analyse financial reports, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support the implementation of paperless processes and automation, aligning with the University's sustainability goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the University's high-quality apprenticeship delivery and reputation for excellence.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Nursery on-site at our Crewe campus
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Emma Ward on Tel: +44 (0)1280 820 828274 or at Email Emma.Ward@buckingham.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 28^th March 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 7^th April 2025.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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