CSF--R - Finance Administrator - FSS

Finance Administrator - FSS

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi‑university group called London and South‑East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you have a good understanding of databases and spreadsheets? Would you like to support the Finance Shared Services team with delivering transactional services i.e. raising purchase orders, good receipting? If yes then this full time, fixed term 6 month role may be of interest.

Working as part of the Finance Shared Services team with a focus on services to both Academic Schools and Professional Services Departments, the University of Kent is seeking a Finance Administrator who will effect financial transactions and perform finance operations activities across key functional areas.

The postholder will work under the supervision of a Finance Officer and will collaborate with contacts in Schools, PSDs and with colleagues/service leads in the FSS team to deliver services in areas including Travel, Procurement, Scholarships, expense claims, virements and journals, monitoring and reconciliation of budgets, and month/year‑end work.

As a Finance Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing transactional support to Schools and PSD's, in close liaison with the Finance Officer, other staff in FSS, relevant Business Partners in Finance, ensuring that service requirements are professionally and efficiently delivered while complying with University and other financial regulations
• Effectively deliver transactional services in the raising of purchase orders, goods receipting, non‑POP supplier invoice approvals, credit card purchases and staff expense claims
• Supporting Finance Officers with the month‑end/year‑end processes, in collaboration with the relevant Finance Business Partners and other Finance colleagues, ensuring the accurate and timely recording, coding, accounting for/reporting of all transactions

What will you bring to the role?

• GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) and Foundation level financial qualification (e.g. AAT) and actively studying towards full qualification, or willingness to undertake such studies or equivalent
• IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages and a good understanding of databases and spreadsheets
• Customer focused approach to work with the ability to deliver a high level of customer service

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

Section Finance Shared Services Location Canterbury Salary £24,685 to £26,093 per annum Grade Grade 4 Post Type Full Time Contract Type Fixed Term- 6 Months Release Date Wednesday 15 July 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 26 July 2026 (unless otherwise stated*) Reference CSF-1153-26-R