Job Description

To apply for this role you must have:

Experience of the student billing process and working with finance systems within a university

Candidates must meet t

the above criteria to apply for this role. Any applications without this above experience will be rejected.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Assistant to provide high-quality support within the College Finance Bursary. This role will focus on student billing, reconciliations, credit control, and supporting the accurate maintenance of financial records. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and experience in finance who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering clear financial support to staff, students, and Fellows.


The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 3 weeks with a pay rate of 16.92 per hour + holiday pay

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for finance queries from students, staff, and Fellows Prepare and approve imports of student charges (e.g. accommodation, allowances, fines) in liaison with the Deputy Accountant Support the Accommodation Manager to ensure student rents and charges are applied accurately Reconcile student fee records against central University systems Credit graduate scholarships to student accounts, monitor funds, and reconcile with the Deputy College Accountant at year-end Set up new students and sponsors in the Members system, ensuring accurate university fees are charged at the start of each academic year Prepare and approve imports of Members charges (subscriptions, meals, postage, etc.) into billing and finance systems Reconcile billing records from Mercury Academic with the College finance system (Opera III) Act as credit controller for members, managing debt collection and reporting overdue balances to the College Accountant Ensure accurate recording of banking and card payments, matched correctly against accounts

Selection Criteria

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. AAT) Experience of the student billing process and working with finance systems Experience with Mercury Academic (formerly Accurate Solutions) Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-specialists Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with a high level of accuracy Previous experience in student billing or a comparable finance role

Vacancy ID:

19308

Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.

Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service