Finance Coordinator in Bath

The Finance Coordinator will work as part of the Financial Planning and Reporting team, reporting directly to a Finance Business Partner. They will assist the Financial Business Partner in all aspects of financial management, financial performance and control for the professional services departments within the University. We currently offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week to be spent in the office.

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:

• 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 39 days per year.
• Parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme, and discounts with local bus and train companies.
• Support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site nursery and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector.
• Commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally with a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships, and access to qualifications.
• Opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
• Discounts available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products, cinema, and attractions.
• Generous pension schemes.

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Your application should cover the following criteria:

• Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or a Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued personal development to maintain skills.
• Hold or be studying towards an accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience).

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to proactively work with team members.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line administrative services.
• Experience of managing time and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong digital competence across a range of digital tools.
• Ability to solve problems and plan solutions.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Submitting your application online is preferred. You will need to submit a CV and a supporting statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, please contact either Charmaine Dillon or Rachel Allsop who would be happy to speak to you.