Accounts Assistant

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Following an internal promotion, the Bodleian Libraries are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts team. Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be part of a team of three responsible for the day-to-day functions of the transaction processing team.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This team will process the essential daily tasks of cash handling and banking, payables invoice processing and raising of sales invoices. They will also monitor incoming email and act as the key point of contact to Bodleian Administrative and Finance staff outside of the Accounts team, particularly in relation to the payables, purchasing and cash management processes.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is a full-time, permanent post, working 36.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have experience of working within an accounts or finance related environment, working with financial systems and Excel.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>A focus on meeting priorities and deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and clarity, is vital.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>An understanding or experience of the University&#8217;s Oracle financial system would be desirable.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Please refer to the job description for full details of the selection criteria that you will be assessed against</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template</strong>&#160;as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form outlines each of the essential and desirable selection criteria listed in the job description, and provides an opportunity for you to explain how you meet each one.&#160; CVs alone <strong>will not</strong> be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Veronika Horakova, Accounts Supervisor, who can be contacted with inquiries relating to the role (Veronika.horakova@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Monday 2nd December 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 9th December 2024.</div> </div>