Job Description

Bangor University seeks to appoint a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) Finance Officer to work in the highly regarded Tir Na Nog Childcare and Research Centre, located in Bangor.



Working alongside a small staff team, you will be responsible for oversight of the day to day operational finance for the nursery service which includes processing staff salary sacrifice payments and dealing with other funding sources.



Candidates should be educated to a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A- C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience in a similar role.


The successful candidate will be expected to commence from January 2026.



The ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post.



This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.



Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.



Closing date for applications: 17 December, 2025.



Due to the University closing on 19 December, shortlisted candidates will be contacted the week beginning 5 January, 2026.



Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Sharon Harp, Nursery Manager at s.harp@bangor.ac.uk or on 01248 388558.



Committed to Equal Opportunities.



Purpose of the Job



To deal with the Financial aspects of running the successful Daycare Centre and will involve maintaining accurate financial records, raising invoices and liaising with the University's finance department. Operating a busy Office in the absence of the Manager, to include answering all queries and dealing with visitors.





Main Duties and Responsibilities


Supporting and liaising with the Manager on a daily basis.
Reviewing monthly suggested fee reports raising any concerns with the Manager.
Collating data to raise monthly invoices.
Collecting fees and maintaining records to ensure fees are paid.
Administration of childcare vouchers, pursuing outstanding fees and resolving any account queries.
Provide Childcare Offer Wales and voucher information to parents.
Provide salary sacrifice scheme information to parents.
Reconciliation with Finance Office for card purchases.
Order stores from suppliers and maintain full records.
Prepare information requested by Gwynedd Council for grants.
Order stationary and materials as required.
Work with the Agresso finance system and Microsoft Excel.
Process daily card payments for fees, including banking summary sheets and payment logs.
Liaising with University departments as required.
Attend staff meetings whenever possible at times appointed by the Manager.
Deal with queries and provide information and advice about the Daycare Centre activities for Parents and visitors in person, in writing and on the telephone and email.
Ensure a smooth running office, assisting the Manager with the planning and development of the support service, maintaining required confidentiality at all times.
Any other duties as appropriate to the post as directed by the Manager.Other Duties and Responsibilities


The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.Person Specification



Qualifications/Training


Essential


Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A- C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience in a similar role.
Desirable


NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area.
ECDL Certificate.

Experience/Knowledge


Essential


Knowledge of using financial systems.
Experience of keeping records of budgets.
Experience in using spreadsheets effectively.
Experience of raising invoices, pursuing outstanding fees and dealing with card payments.
Experience of working in an office environment and dealing with customers.
Experience in maintaining confidentiality.

Desirable


Knowledge of grant schemes, salary sacrifice scheme and childcare vouchers.
Experience with ordering supplies and maintaining full, accurate records.

Skills/Abilities


Essential


The ability to collate information from different sources to raise accurate invoices.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Ability to liaise across departments effectively.

Desirable


Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and visitors.

Other


Essential


the ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post (e.g speaking to staff and students, answering phone calls, dealing with urgent enquiries in Welsh).
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.




General



The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.



We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.



All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.



All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.



We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.



Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.



Disclosure & Barring Service



This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.



Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.