Finance Officer

Are you a confident financial administrator? Do you have experience in a higher education setting? Are you organised with excellent communication and time management skills? If so, Signature Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer to join our client, a prestigious London university. This full-time position is fully campus based has an immediate start and will run for two months.

As a Finance Officer, you will be integral to the finance team with a good working knowledge of financial systems. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for day-to-day operational financial matters providing an efficient finance service to staff, students and external clients. You will be personable and proactive, happy working as part of a team in a busy environment.

Finance Officer Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support for financial operations of the Department, reporting to the Research and Finance Manager
• Raising Purchase Orders, supplying Invoices to customers, supporting sign off of Expense Claims, managing the virtual credit card system for the department, administering non-payroll payments such as ad hoc casual staff, setting up and closing of account codes
• Ensuring all financial transactions are carried out correctly, efficiently and in a timely manner and comply with college policies
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate financial records to meet audit requirements for all aspects of departmental financial administration
• Serving as the first point of contact for financial queries and providing advice on financial procedures and College policy both in mailbox and in person
• Supporting the team in other aspects of departmental financial administration, to include assisting with travel and accommodation bookings

Finance Officer Key Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in financial administration in a higher education setting
• Good organisational skills and time management with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with the finance team and other stakeholders. Strong numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly proficient IT skills - MS Office Suite, Excel and knowledge of electronic financial operating systems

This position is ideal for someone who is personable, proactive and flexible with a strong demonstrable background in financial administration. If you have the required experience and skills and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, please apply today!

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