Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable (FMH FBS) in Leeds

Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable (FMH FBS) in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
University of Leeds

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team managing sales invoices and credit notes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Company: Be part of a vibrant university campus with a supportive finance team.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 42 days off, a generous pension, and access to a top-notch gym.
  • Other info: Opportunities for personal development and building relationships across faculties.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable finance experience while working flexibly and making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Finance experience preferred; strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Role Overview

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Do you have what it takes to work in a busy financial environment? Would you like to be part of a busy Accounts Receivable team supporting a vibrant Faculty? Do you have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work in a busy and fast paced environment? Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working with people?

Responsibilities

The role is based within the Finance Service but will be working as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Biological Sciences Financial Accounting team. The team has responsibility for the processing of all (non-research and consultancy) sales invoices and credit notes (approximately 1700 invoices per annum). You will also be responsible for processing On-Line Store requests (approximately 50 per annum) for Medicine and Health and Biological Sciences. You will report into the Team Leader (Accounts Receivable). Workloads will need to be managed and prioritised accordingly.

Qualifications

You will have significant Finance experience (preferably in an accounts receivable/sales ledger environment); have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and an understanding of sales invoicing and credit note procedures. You will be proficient in using PC-based systems, including Word, Excel and Outlook. You will have the ability to complete a job to a high standard and to deadlines. Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage, although training will be provided. You will be based in the Faculty Finance Office but will need to work closely with colleagues across the Faculty and Central Services. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people and possess the ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Visa Information

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
  • And much more!

Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable (FMH FBS) in Leeds employer: University of Leeds

Join a dynamic and supportive team at the university campus, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, we foster a collaborative work culture that values your contributions. As a Finance Assistant in our Accounts Receivable team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact within the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Biological Sciences.

University of Leeds

Contact Details:

University of Leeds Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable (FMH FBS) in Leeds

Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Numeracy Skills
Literacy Skills
Sales Invoicing Procedures
Credit Note Procedures
PC Proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)