The purpose of the role is to take overarching responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of UCAS’ day-to-day financial transactions. This includes full oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashbooks and all associated reconciliations, and effective line management of 2 Finance Assistants. Ensuring high-quality outputs, strong performance and consistent application of processes and controls.
Team Leadership & People Management
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Take full accountability for leading, managing, and developing the Finance Assistants, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, accurate, and timely outputs.
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Set clear performance expectations, monitor delivery against objectives, and provide targeted feedback to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
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Directly oversee the allocation and prioritisation of workloads, ensuring all transactional activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines.
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Embed a culture of responsibility, collaboration, and high performance, promoting a proactive approach to problem solving and service excellence.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members, ensuring they are fully equipped to meet performance and control standards.
For full job description, please see role profile attached.
Up to £40,000 - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity
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Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies
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Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts
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30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave
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Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools
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Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office
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Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders
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Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond
Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. At UCAS we recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to delivering a fair and equitable recruitment process where applicants have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply. If you have any questions and would like to find out more about the role before applying please email the Talent Acquisition team via
[email protected] and one of us will be in.
