Part-Time Finance Core Support Assistant (Fixed-Term)

The Open University; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Milton Keynes seeks a part-time financial support professional to join their busy team. This fixed-term role, until August 31, 2026, requires 18 hours of onsite work weekly, focusing on financial reporting, processing transactions, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience and strong knowledge of Excel. Join a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an accounting environment, ideally in management accounts.
• Experience with costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Sound knowledge of MS Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Handle ad hoc and scheduled transactional queries.
• Process journals for Management Accounting team.
• Monitor mailboxes and triage as necessary.
• Run various financial reports.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team working

Ability to prioritize tasks

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A leading educational institution in Milton Keynes seeks a part-time financial support professional to join their busy team. This fixed-term role, until August 31, 2026, requires 18 hours of onsite work weekly, focusing on financial reporting, processing transactions, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience and strong knowledge of Excel. Join a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and flexible working arrangements.