Finance Officer (Temporary, Sept 2025 – March 2026) – Hybrid, Central London

Contract: Fixed-term, Full-time (36.5 hours/week) Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid working – minimum 1 day onsite per week (currently Tuesdays) at  Science Library
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 August 2025

About the Role
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious London university for a Finance Officer to join the Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science (LCCOS) Finance Team. This six-month fixed-term role supports the department’s daily finance operations, month-end reporting, budget monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

You will help maintain accurate financial transactions and reporting while acting as a key liaison between the department and central finance teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regarded institution with a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with monthly management reports, prepayments, accruals, and variance analysisApprove purchase orders, journals, and interdepartmental transfersProcess invoices and ensure timely paymentsLiaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders on procurement and finance mattersProvide cover for team members and assist with training colleagues on finance systemsMaintain finance documentation and respond promptly to mailbox queriesWhat We're Looking For:
Experience in daily finance operations with exceptional attention to detailProactive, positive team player with strong collaboration skillsProficient user of Oracle or similar finance systemsAbility to adapt and work reliably within a flexible, hybrid environmentEssential Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and A Levels (2 passes at grade C or above) or equivalentProven experience in finance administration, including use of large finance systemsConfident Excel user (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP)Strong numeracy, accuracy, and organisational abilitiesEffective communication skills, particularly for non-finance audiencesDesirable:
Experience in higher education or publishing finance rolesFamiliarity with systems such as MyFinance, Axiom, ALMA, SalesforcePart-qualified or studying towards ACCA or CIMABudget forecasting experienceBenefits:
Hybrid working arrangement offering flexible working patternsExperience within a leading global university environmentSupportive and innovative team cultureHow to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and want to gain valuable experience within a prestigious institution, please apply now.
Deadline for applications: 09:00 Friday, 23 August 2025