Finance Systems Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 233 |
Summary
Opportunity Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Finance Systems Support Assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be confident using financial systems and Microsoft Excel, and capable of managing multiple tasks while effectively prioritising your workload. Previous experience in a user or colleague support function is essential, ideally within a finance environment, as you will play a key role in supporting users and ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line support to internal users on finance systems related queries and issues.
- Accurately input and maintain financial data in our systems.
- Monitor shared inboxes and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with the preparation of data reconciliations and user documentation.
- Support the finance systems team with administrative tasks, UAT and ad hoc projects.
About the Department
This role is in the University’s Finance Department, which is a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Dedicated to supporting the University’s academic and operational goals through innovative solutions, responsive user support, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Hybrid working - You can choose to work from the office or from home (minimum requirement, one day a week in the office)
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
- Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
- Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
- Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
Job Description
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