Finance Officer

Close of applications: 09:00, 10 September 2018

About | Role Profile | Pay & Terms |

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to work within our Finance Department to support our day-to-day operations of the Students’ Union. The role is based at the Students’ Union on the Highfield Campus, University of Southampton. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks which will involve bank reconciliation, payroll, control of our sales and purchase ledger and cash management. You’ll be part of a wider team which includes another Finance Officer and two Finance Assistants. Specific duties involve:

• Maintaining and processing payroll information
• Completing statutory returns
• Reconciling control accounts
• Processing of supplier invoices and allocating within the finance system
• Reconciling supplier statements with invoices, resolving differences on the purchase ledger
• Reconciling bank accounts and dealing with discrepancies
• Inputting cash and bank transactions to the finance system
• Preparing payment runs
• Assisting in the month end process

You will be qualified at AAT Level 3 or above (or have equivalent experience) with proven experience of delivering day-to-day financial operations to an organisation. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and have an accurate attention to detail.

 

Benefits of Working at the Students' Union:

On top of developing you to become a Finance Officer, we recognise our people are our greatest assets and offer a number of benefits over and above your monthly pay. 

• Up to 38 days’ annual leave per year, including a week at Christmas and Easter
• Contributory pension scheme
• Staff social activities
• Staff discounts on entertainment, eating out, retail and travel
• Comprehensive induction and strong learning and development offer
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date and Time:           Monday 10 September at 9am

Interview Date:                      Tuesday 18 September

The Students' Union is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent.  We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.