Financial Operations Assistant - University of Derby
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About the College
The Finance Department act as business partners, working collaboratively to provide an exceptional service to stakeholders within Colleges and Professional Services departments, in support of the University’s strategic objectives.
We produce, analyse and disseminate financial and business information and provide advice to support and improve the financial performance of the University.
The team oversee and influence the smooth operation of all financial transactions within the University and are responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts.
About the Role
The role will involve predominantly bank transmissions activities, but you may also have the opportunity to work in all areas of our fast paced Operations Team.
You will work closely with the Bank Transmissions Team Leader to ensure an effective, customer focused, and responsive service is provided for all stakeholders. The role sits within a small team that carry out the day-to-day operation of the Bank Transmissions office in accordance with internal and external targets and deadlines.Work will include liaising with the Bank over operational / transactional matters and the monitoring of bank accounts.
The Financial Operations Assistant will ensure that timely and accurate information is available to support effective departmental decision making and will be expected to adopt a forward-thinking approach by identifying and reporting any risks.
About You
You will be responsible for processing the daily transactions , reconciliations, resolving queries, all whilst constantly maintaining our high standards of customer service. You will be goal focused , possess the ability to multi task and have the experience to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.This will be achieved by adopting a flexible approach and prioritising tasks accordingly.
You will need to have considerable practical experience of working within a Finance environment. You will be working in a small Bank Transmissions team, so teamwork is essential but also the ability and confidence to work autonomously, following relevant training.Much of the role involves transactional activity so an eye for detail and the ability to demonstrate accuracy is a key requirement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a customer focused individual, with experience of working within a Finance Department. We are looking for someone who recognises the importance of accuracy and attention to detail and the impact of this across the business.You will work within a small busy team with individual tasks to complete throughout the day so teamwork and communication skills are vital.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Income Team Leader, Deborah Shipley via d.j.shipley@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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