Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Department Faculty of Arts and Humanities Salary £29,354 - £32,722 per year (reduced pro rata) Grade Grade 4 Contract status Fixed term Hours of work Part-time Based at University of York campus Posted Date 30/10/2026 Apply by 13/11/2026 Job Reference 15449 Documents

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Role Description

Department

We are currently seeking a Finance Administrator to join our professional support teams in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities to carry out a range of finance duties.

An enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, you will need to be highly organised with excellent IT and interpersonal skills, in order to provide a high-quality service.

You will gain a good working knowledge of our finance systems and processes and University policies and procedures and use this to provide effective and efficient administrative support. This is a demanding and varied role; you will be an organised self-starter with exceptional communication skills and the ability to balance competing priorities in a busy environment.

Role

The role holder will be responsible for a number of departments, acting as the first point of contact for a range of financial queries and leading on a number of transactional duties such as raising purchase orders, processing of invoices, payments, expenses and casual payroll. The role will have a crucial part to play in driving efficiency by identifying good practice in departments and harmonising processes across the Faculty. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Bring  thorough knowledge of administrative processes and procedures gained in a large complex organisation and  excellent IT skills to the role.
• Learn and use University systems, policies and processes to support day-to-day finance operations.
• Provide guidance and advice to resolve problems and queries for a broad range of customers.

• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Interview date: to be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Marianne McNeill, Administrative Manager  [email protected]

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.  Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.