We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance & Procurement Assistant to join our team. This role provides vital support across our Units, ensuring accurate financial processing and compliance with University purchasing policies.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Review supplier statements across all Units in a timely manner, identifying missing invoices and taking proactive steps to prevent recurrence.
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Prepare and input invoices for payment in line with supplier payment terms, ensuring VAT is correctly applied.
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Use Oracle R12 to process purchase requisitions through to purchase orders for external suppliers within agreed timeframes.
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Validate requisitions, checking alignment with contractual commitments and ensuring layouts are suitable for goods receipting.
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Support shoppers using iProcurement, ensuring compliance with the University’s purchasing policies. This includes obtaining quotes, tender exemptions, justifications, and pricing evidence.
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Challenge shoppers when necessary to secure value for money and encourage the use of preferred suppliers.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring accuracy, communication skills, and a strong customer-focused approach to the team. You should be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high attention to detail.
Essential Selection Criteria:
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Strong computer literacy, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Strong previous finance experience
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Experience using OracleR12