Finance Officer
Contract Duration: One month
Location: London (2 days on-site weekly)
Rate: £224.48 per day/ Inside IR35
A prestigious higher education institute in London is seeking a Research Finance Officer to manage day-to-day transactional financial administration. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with financial regulations, support research grant funding administration, and provide financial data and insights to assist decision-making. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both on-site and remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all financial transactions using UCL’s MyFinance and Axiom systems.
- Train and advise team members on using financial systems effectively.
- Generate and prepare financial reports to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with the finance team to improve university-wide financial systems.
- Process interdepartmental transfers, expense claims, and student expense accounts.
- Manage departmental credit cards, ensuring accurate reconciliations.
- Handle procurement processes, including raising requisitions, purchase orders, and sales invoices.
- Ensure compliance with UCL regulations for expenses, procurement, and foreign payments.
- Oversee large-scale purchases, including tender submissions for items over £50,000.
- Support research grant applications by providing accurate financial data.
- Monitor grant expenditure and flag potential under- or over-spending.
- Assist in responding to audits and reconciling research requisition commitments.
- Administer research student fees and stipends via UCL’s systems.
- Monitor in-year expenditure to ensure financial targets are met.
- Provide insights for budget forecasting and resource planning.
- Manage discretionary accounts and prepare business reports.
- Act as the first point of contact for financial inquiries from staff, students, and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate financial records and investigate account discrepancies.
- Support departmental activities, including travel arrangements and field trip reimbursements.
- Liaise with UCL’s customs team to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
- Supervise the Finance Administrator, set targets, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience: - Essential:
- A-Level qualification (minimum of 2 at grade C or above) or equivalent.
- 5 GCSEs (including Mathematics and English) at grade C or above or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in financial administration, including financial reporting and online systems (e.g., MyFinance).
- Strong knowledge of Excel for data management and numerical analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
- Desirable:
- Experience in higher education or research environments.
- Knowledge of UK customs procedures.
Skills & Attributes: - Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Adaptability to new systems and processes with a commitment to professional development.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Contract
- Salary Type: per day
- Total Applications: 22
- Last Date: 16/01/2025