Job Description

Job Reference

0646-25

Date Posted

Thursday 12 June 2025

Application Closing Date

Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

29,959 to 32,546 per annum

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Finance Operations

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision

About the role:

The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit a Banking & Treasury Officer to work within the Banking & Treasury team. The wider Financial Operations team also includes Accounts Payable / P2P, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Pensions, Travel and Expenses and responsibility for all financial and transactional operations.

About You:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of banking and payment activities including online and mobile card processing, internet banking payments and regulations supporting these activities. The role will support the Head of Financial Operations in delivering an efficient and effective banking and treasury service to the University and subsidiaries and will include supporting and administering the University and subsidiary bank accounts, cashflow activities and the University Online Store.


This is a varied role with lots of exposure which requires a hands on approach to support all areas of the team and wider Financial Operations objectives. The successful candidate will need to have Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) and be either AAT Level 3 qualified or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a business or finance discipline or be qualified by experience in a banking or finance field. Extensive experience and use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also required.


Utilising excellent organisational and decision making skills, the successful applicant will be able to multitask, be flexible and adaptable in their approach, be able to work under pressure, use their knowledge and skills to influence, challenge and implement changes and engage with the wide range of internal and external customers using a range of communication skills and approaches. Applicants must be able to promote adherence to controls and compliance in respect of financial policies and procedures.


Please contact Nicholas Brierley, Head of Financial Operations for any informal discussions or further details.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we're here to help you achieve great things.

Where opportunity creates success.