About The Role
The Finance Administrator is responsible for a range of financial accounting and reporting activities, including the monthly reconciliation of key control, investment, and loan accounts, and the investigation of significant balance‑sheet variances. You will support the preparation of the University’s annual financial statements and contribute to maintaining the financial integrity of donation and endowment balances by managing ledgers, preparing reconciliations, loading budgets, and responding to queries from Schools and the Development Office.
Additional responsibilities
The post provides operational support across treasury management, including preparing the daily cash position, placing approved deals, processing bank payments, and maintaining account mandates with counterparties. It also covers quarterly VAT returns and reviews overseas invoices for reverse‑charge requirements.
Qualifications
You should be self‑motivated with high service standards, a good communicator, and strong analytical skills.
You should have experience reconciling a variety of control accounts and experience with budget setting and monitoring.
You should be able to work under pressure with accuracy and speed, with strong interpersonal and team working skills.
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
EEO Statement
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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