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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 College / University

Finance Assistant

Salary Range
£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Headington, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

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Attention all finance professionals! Are you looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a prestigious Oxford University Department on a temporary basis.

As the Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the smooth running of the department. Your primary responsibility will be to check and approve purchase requisitions, adhering to tendering and VAT rules before approving them. You will also raise purchase orders, receipt and file delivery notes from end users, and run and maintain the open purchase order and requisition reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for adding and removing user access to/from the marketplace and processing monthly recharges by processing journals and raising accounts receivable invoices.

To succeed in this role, you must have previous experience with manipulating and understanding data, ideally in a finance setting. You should be numerate and accurate with figures, with a keen attention to detail. You should also be able to demonstrate an ability to work methodically and work on routine matters with minimum supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in finance. The position is full-time and for a duration of 12 weeks, with an immediate start date. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today!


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.

The Temporary Staffing Service supports University of Oxford departments and affiliated colleges with the recruitment of temporary admin and clerical staff. Personal information provided to the University of Oxford is held in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across University of Oxford TSS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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