Finance Operations Officer in Reading

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation. Here at UPP we have a great opportunity for a Finance Operations Officer to join our onsite team at Reading. Reporting to the Residences Director you will be part of a team of over 160 people working to deliver the full range of services to students occupying our 5000 beds across the site. You will work closely with the university and our corporate finance team on a range of activities including rents, recharges, deposits and supporting site teams with their budget process.

Working closely with our site operational and management team, and our head office support teams, the Finance Operations Officer will be accountable for managing:

• The rent income and head/under lease outgoing to University of Reading (UoR)
• The financial management of services and FM contracts under UPP Residential Services Ltd (URSL)
• Budget oversight and administration
• Student Deposit Management
• Vacation income
• Unavailability/other payments to students/University partner
• Assist with site wide procurement activity

Role responsibilities will include:

• Ensure robust financial processes and controls are implemented / operated at site level and in conjunction with central finance processes and protocols
• Ensure student deposits are tracked and refunded as per Student License Agreement
• Raise invoices for summer conference and extender business
• Support the annual rent review in line with financial model and update systems accordingly
• Track occupancy and work with Accommodation Services to ensure all voids are captured and reported
• Coordinate and assist with the annual budget setting cycle.
• Monitor the delivery of Cost Transformation and Revenue Transformation targets reporting progress
• Agree and raise charges for the above with the University and ensure all income is received and reconciled
• Deliver regular reporting to our onsite teams and the university

This role offers an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a high‑performing team that keeps our Reading partnership running smoothly and effectively. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly supports both operational delivery and the student experience. With exposure to a range of financial processes, stakeholder relationships and site‑wide activities, this is a role where you can develop your skills, contribute to continuous improvement and play an important part in the success of one of UPP’s largest sites.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility for hybrid working. The salary is circa £40k per annum, dependant on experience.

We are looking for you to have experience working in a finance function requiring interaction with operational teams, a good broad understanding of an operational finance function and in-depth business systems knowledge. A good understanding of budgeting, invoicing, reconciliations and income management, with the ability to use Excel spreadsheets and handle high volumes of data accurately. You will also be self-motivated, organised, able to meet multiple deadlines and remain calm under pressure, with great communication skills and the passion to always do a great job across all elements of the role.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments that would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people. We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.