About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top ten mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating. We have campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough with around 2,500 staff and 35,000 students from 180 countries. With a focussed civic mission, we are committed to working with others through education, research and knowledge exchange to enhance the economic, cultural and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work and live.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Estates and Facilities team at Anglia Ruskin University to provide essential financial administrative support, predominantly to the E&FS Finance Officer, Writtle Land Based Managers and the Strategic Estates Manager. The role mainly involves raising purchase orders and the associated administration around these, processing all invoices timely in relation to rents, rates and leases. Will liaise with E&FS staff, financial operations and suppliers. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data and documents with the ability to prioritise tasks are essential. The ideal candidate should also have good IT skills, particularly in Excel, good communication skills and have proven administrative experience with strong organisation skills.
Hours and times of work - 32 hours/week, to be worked flexibly and to be agreed upon appointment. On a one-year contract from start date.
Informal enquiries can be made to Angela Hamilton, Finance Officer at angela.hamilton@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.