Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the finance function, keeping accurate records, electronic filing, reporting.
• Processing of supplier invoices.
• Preparation of fortnightly payment runs.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and following up on queries.
• To forge effective working relationship with teams to ensure costs are captured and paid in a timely manner.
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts.
• Responding to queries and maintaining the finance team’s inbox.
• Checking and querying purchase orders.
• Responsible end-to-end process of staff expenses.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Shows a willingness to learn with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Analytical mind, able to gather and analyse situations in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to business needs and requirements.
• A team player who is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and support colleagues where needed.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage time effectively.
• A ‘hands on’ operator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Comfortable talking on new challenges and learning new skills.
• A genuine interest in business financials and accounting practices.

 Desirable

• Working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working within a finance team.

 In return we offer:

• 25 days holidays + site close for Christmas (in addition to your allowance)
• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
• Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Bus pass discount scheme
• Access to employee discount platform via Perkbox (discounts/wellbeing/Employee Assistance/counselling)
• Occupational Health services
• Health cash plan
• Access to wellbeing resources through Thrive
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

About Us

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe.  

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter through explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please include information about your education and work experience.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd August 2023; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

More information and a link to apply for this role is available here: Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) (10295) - Rosalind Franklin Institute (rfi.ac.uk)

Any queries relating to the role can be sent to recruitment@rfi.ac.uk