Finance Assistant (Payables)
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Aug 16, 2018
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- Sector
- Business and Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
The purpose of the role is to process all Faculty and/or Professional Services Divisions purchase orders, invoices and expense claims through the University's Integrated Purchasing System in a timely manner, dealing with any related queries as they arise, and to ensure all expenditure is in accordance with the University of Bristol Financial Regulations. Once approved and processed, Finance Assistants in the Accounts Payable team will process all payments to our Suppliers, students and other beneficiaries via BACS, Cheque and Bank Transfer. In addition, the role holder will be required to process other ad hoc expenditure using other University approved processes e.g. Purchasing Card, Cash Passports. These tasks require data analysis, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions.
We are looking for applicants educated to GCSE level. You should have an aptitude for working with finance and non-finance specialists and a customer service focused attitude. Experience of using a purchasing system in a large complex organisation and an awareness of VAT regulations is desirable but not essential. You should be a good communicator, able to organise workloads effectively and work well under pressure.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact: Janice Murphy, Accounts Payable Manager: Janice.murphy@bristol.ac.uk
The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
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