188259 Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
Grade 4: Salary in the range of £28,437- £32,108 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join the Finance team at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford. Alongside other Finance Assistants, you will contribute to the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function within NDORMS, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded and processed accurately in line with university financial controls. Responsibilities will include entering Accounts Payables Invoices onto Oracle, matching with Purchase Orders where appropriate, resolving invoices that are on hold and filing all validated invoices. You will also request amends to suppliers in Oracle and issue and reconcile departmental credit card, ensuring relevant receipts are retained.
About You
We are seeking a candidate with experience in Financial Administration, educated to A-level qualifications (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, competent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Office 365, especially Excel. They should be able to organise their own workload, work to deadlines, and consistently produce high volumes of accurate work, particularly in invoice processing, with exceptional attention to detail.
Application Process
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
Please quote reference 188259 in all correspondence.
