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Attention all finance professionals! Are you looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a prestigious Oxford University Department on a temporary basis.

As the Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the smooth running of the department. Your primary responsibility will be to check and approve purchase requisitions, adhering to tendering and VAT rules before approving them. You will also raise purchase orders, receipt and file delivery notes from end users, and run and maintain the open purchase order and requisition reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for adding and removing user access to/from the marketplace and processing monthly recharges by processing journals and raising accounts receivable invoices.

To succeed in this role, you must have previous experience with manipulating and understanding data, ideally in a finance setting. You should be numerate and accurate with figures, with a keen attention to detail. You should also be able to demonstrate an ability to work methodically and work on routine matters with minimum supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in finance. The position is full-time and for a duration of 12 weeks, with an immediate start date. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today!


Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.

The Temporary Staffing Service supports University of Oxford departments and affiliated colleges with the recruitment of temporary admin and clerical staff. Personal information provided to the University of Oxford is held in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

Job Overview

Company University of Oxford TSS
Location 🇬🇧 Headington, England
Employment Type College / University
Sector Colleges & Universities
Compensation £13 - £13
Date Posted Oct 14, 2026
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