Job Title: Finance Assistant – Travel and Business Expenses
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Sheffield (Arts Tower, Main Campus) – Hybrid (after initial training period)

The University of Sheffield’s Department of Finance is currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our world-class finance team as a Finance Assistant – Travel and Business Expenses. This full-time, fixed-term position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a busy and close-knit team, making a significant impact in a leading global institution.

As the Finance Assistant – Travel and Business Expenses, you will play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of our finance department. Your expertise and proven track record will contribute to the efficient management of personal business expenditure processes, allowing the University to maintain its global competitive edge.

Responsibilities:
– Processing and reviewing reimbursed expenses claims from staff, students, and non-staff through various online systems and administering the University’s Purchasing Card scheme
– Providing prompt responses to email and phone inquiries
– Supporting and advising colleagues and stakeholders on the team’s activities, including adherence to the University’s Financial Regulations
– Inputting data into various systems, including the University’s bank
– Maintaining the section’s document storage/filing, office records, and computerized systems
– Assisting with the administration and monitoring of electronic records and addressing related queries

Requirements:
– Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade A-C) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications/work experience
– Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and the Google suite of applications (email and Google Drive)
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with customer service experience in handling phone and email inquiries efficiently
– Ability to devise creative problem-solving approaches while maintaining attention to detail

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at the University of Sheffield. We value and embrace diversity, recognizing that it fosters innovation and creativity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our dedicated team, and we provide reasonable accommodations to employees to ensure a fair and accessible work environment.

Join our team as a Finance Assistant – Travel and Business Expenses at the University of Sheffield, and seize this unique opportunity to contribute to a world-class institution and make a meaningful impact in the field of finance. Apply now by clicking on the “Apply” button located near the top of your screen. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and lifestyles across the globe, we can maximize the impact of our research, teaching, and student experience