Trainee Finance Administrative Assistant
Durham University
Trainee Finance Administrative Assistant
£22659
Durham University, Neville's Cross, County Durham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 26 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b92ed89b1c5043589a328c6f9cf01bb4
Full Job Description
- Works in partnership with Academic Departments, Colleges and other Professional Services to deliver and monitor the annual financial plan
- Provides regular and timely reporting of the University's financial position and performance
- Ensures that the University's Financial Regulations are fit for purpose and that the organisation adheres to them
- Safeguards and optimises assets and controls liabilities
- Processes financial transactions in a timely, accurately and professional manner
- Financial Planning and Reporting - production of forecasts, Financial Accounting and capital management
- Financial Processing - processing of financial transactions, Accounts Payable, AR and cash Management
- Systems and Projects - month end processing and control, maintenance of financial systems.
Role Purpose:
To gain knowledge, understanding and experience across the three financial teams:
To fulfil the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship, the post-holder will be required to complete training on a weekly basis towards and pass the respective AAT at level 2 or 3 or 4.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for somebody who is passionate about developing a career in Finance. The successful candidate will, in addition to having an interest in the financial operations of the University, have the ability and potential to develop and understand basic principle and processes within Finance. The post-holder will undertake a two-year training and development programme, leading to a formal qualification and will gain experience of a fully functional finance service.
The qualification will form part of a development plan, created in conjunction with the successful candidate, taking into account their individual needs.
The post holder will work within the Finance Team on a 2 year fixed term basis whilst undertaking their AAT studies.
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