We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our busy and collaborative finance team within a prestigious collegiate environment. This is a diverse and hands-on role encompassing student account management, payroll, conference and events finance, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting .
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and confident individual with a solid grounding in financial operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
Student Accounts
* Processing and reconciling student fee and termly invoices.
* Maintaining accurate student account ledgers and posting receipts.
* Handling student queries professionally and efficiently.
* Managing the student finance inbox and processing payments for grants and awards.
Conference & Event Finance
* Collaborating with the Domestic Bursar team to issue invoices for conferences and events.
* Coding and accruing conference-related costs.
* Posting receipts and reconciling conference accounts.
Payroll
* End-to-end monthly payroll processing via Sage Payroll.
* Preparing and submitting BACS payment files to third-party providers.
* Posting payroll journals and reconciling payroll control accounts.
* Handling payroll year-end reporting and statutory submissions.
Other Financial Duties
* Recording, processing, and reconciling income from College facilities (e.g., Lodge, Bar, Crypt).
* Maintaining the College's current bank account, posting weekly reconciliations.
* Issuing SCR invoices and handling income from ad hoc events (e.g., degree days).
* Chasing outstanding debtors and preparing aged debtor reports.
* Supporting external audit preparation and liaising with auditors.
* Managing ad hoc financial queries from internal departments.
Month-End Reporting
* Posting internal recharges.
* Reconciling control accounts.
* Preparing monthly aged debtor reports with commentary.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial environment, with at least 2 years in a senior finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role .
* Proven experience in end-to-end accounts receivable and payable processes, including ledger reconciliation and invoice processing .
* Demonstrated ability to process payroll independently, including posting journals, BACS preparation, and reconciliation of control accounts.
* Vacancy ID 19746
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website