The Role
Operating as an active member of the Finance Team and working closely with the School Support Unit, Schools and Directorates, the role holder will deliver administrative processes and systems to support the delivery of a professional, effective and efficient accounting service.
The post holder will be required to pursue outstanding debt through a combination of direct telephone chasing as well as written communication. The appointee will need to be proactive in identifying debtors to the university and taking action to recover debt once it is overdue.
The post holder will be required to support the team in handling student queries at the Finance counter, as well as via the online Student Hub.
The role holder will learn to be fully conversant with the functional aspects of both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions of the OneUni Financial system, and the SITS Student Records system.
Required Skills and Experience
A successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a close team to support on Finance related tasks. This will require strong communication skills both between members of their own team and with the wider university.
Applicants will also need to demonstrate good problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills. A successful applicant will be proactive in seeking opportunities to support their colleagues and learn new skills whenever the opportunity arises.
Additional Information
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Thursday 02 April 2026 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 29 April 2026