Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance AssistantJob Reference: REQ241061Date Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Administrative Services grade 4 from £24600 to £28081 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.Finance Assistant  The Loughborough University campus is located in the heart of England. With world-class facilities, our 523-acre single-site campus features an abundance of green, open space and hosts everything that our students, staff, and visitors need on site. Loughborough University is committed to supporting excellence. From our outstanding student experience and unparalleled sporting achievements to our high-quality teaching provision and acclaimed research offering, we strive to create better futures, together. Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics.Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University.  We take pride in offering a comprehensive and supportive education experience for our students, putting real-world experience and practical learning at the heart of our courses. Our academics are encouraged and supported to undertake research that helps to address major challenges such as sustainability, productivity, the impact of digital technology, ethics, and social responsibility. We are consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students. Whether you are an innovative academic aiming to make a difference in the world, or an ambitious professional in search of a rewarding career in higher education, you can make progress with purpose at Loughborough Business School.  The role and what we’re looking for  We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to provide financial support to the Loughborough Business School, contributing to the professional, high quality administrative service that supports the delivery of the School’s objectives.    You will liaise with other areas of the University and external organisations in order to support the financial administration of the School and to ensure compliance with University financial systems, procedures and controls  The post requires a highly motivated individual with effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to work with accuracy and attention to detail, have strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.  This post is available on a part-time (30hrs p/w) and open-ended basis, with a start date of 1st February 2025. Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home.  Application and assessment process  The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th December. Please refer to the job description and person specification for specific details about the nature of the role and the essential criteria before applying. When submitting your application, carefully use the criteria to demonstrate how you meet them.  Interviews will take place in-person on Tuesday 17th December.  For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Brown, Finance Officer at [email protected]     Why should you apply?   This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School as part of the Operations team. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package: Loughborough Benefits  Reasonable Adjustments   We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Tomasz Cendrowski, Operations Support Administrator at [email protected].   For more information, please refer to the job description and the person specification.