Finance Administrator

Location: ARU Chelmsford Campus Pay: £13.75 per hour Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible working pattern) Contract Duration: Temporary contract until 28 August 2026 Application Process: Apply online with your up-to-date CV and a cover letter. This role is open to all candidates with purchae order experience. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join the Estates and Facilities Service at our Chelmsford campus. This temporary opportunity will provide valuable support to the Estates & Facilities Finance Team during a busy period, including assistance with year-end financial processes. The successful candidate will deliver administrative and customer service support, helping to ensure the smooth running of financial operations while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ideally we are looking for someone who has previous expereience of eductation finance department processing purchase orders. Key Responsibilities * Provide administrative and customer service support to the Estates & Facilities Finance Team. * Manage and respond to enquiries received through the department inboxes. * Assist with financial year-end activities and processes. * Process purchase orders and match invoices for payment. * Maintain accurate financial and administrative records. * Support the team in delivering an efficient and professional service to internal and external stakeholders. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * Previous experience using ARU system business world or similar education finance systems would be advantageous * Essential experience of working with purchase orders and invoice matching processes. * Previous experience in an administrative or finance support role. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong organisational and time management skills. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other business systems. * The ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to contribute to a busy finance team while gaining further experience in a professional services environment