At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain financial records and process invoices in a supportive finance team.
- Company: Join the vibrant Royal Holloway Students’ Union, enhancing student life.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Potential for permanent role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student life while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20283 - 21826 £ per year.
Location: Royal Holloway Students’ Union
Salary: £20,283 - £21,826 per year
The role
We're looking for an experienced Purchase & Sales Ledger Assistant to join our busy and supportive Finance team on an initial temporary contract (25 hours per week), with the potential for the role to become permanent. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier and customer invoices, managing credit card administration, and supporting the smooth running of our finance operations. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while helping deliver an efficient, high-quality finance service across the Students' Union.
About us
Royal Holloway Students’ Union (RHSU) is a vibrant, student-led organisation at the heart of the Royal Holloway, University of London community. Dedicated to enhancing the student experience, RHSU delivers a wide range of services, activities, and opportunities that support student life, wellbeing, and development. With a strong focus on community, inclusion, and innovation, the Union plays a vital role in shaping a positive and engaging university experience.
Our work focuses on:
- Building Communities for all Students
- Building Stronger Student Voice and Representation
- Providing Inclusive Activity and Spaces
- Providing Advice and Advocating for Students
We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and investing in our people, infrastructure, and sustainability to ensure we’re fit for the future. If you’re excited to challenge the status quo and help shape student life, we’d love to have you on our team!
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits policy including the following:
- Flexible & Hybrid working policy
- 22 days annual leave, rising each year up to 27 days (plus the 8 bank holidays)
- 8 extra days off during our winter closure
- Birthday day off and 0.5 day “Milestone Day” for special life events
- Employee discounts and savings opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
- Wellbeing support including a Non-contributory Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hours based on a 35 hour/week
- 5 half-days of Development Leave for personal or professional growth
Job Type: Fixed-Term, 3 months contract
Grade and salary range: Grade 4, £20,283 - £21,826. Salary is subject to RHSU’s Pay & Reward Policy.
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week. Weekly hours to be arranged directly with Line Manager, in line with the current make-up of the Finance team. Hours can be arranged in line with RHSU’s flexible working approach and to suit the needs of the organisation.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd of August 2026
Purchase & Sales Ledger Assistant - July 2026 employer: Royal Holloway Students' Union
Royal Holloway Students' Union is an exceptional employer for current students, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. As part of the Student Voice team, you'll engage in meaningful projects that directly impact campus life, while enjoying flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop vital skills in organisation and communication. Join us to make a difference in the student community and enhance your university experience.
Contact Details:
Royal Holloway Students' Union Recruitment Team
