Assistant Finance Officer (Part time. 0.5FTE to be worked Monday to Friday, 12 month fixed term maternity cover) Context INTO is a partnership organisation working with some of the UKs leading universities in a unique initiative that improves their competitive position in international markets. In long-term joint ventures we deliver pathway courses for international students that lead to undergraduate and postgraduate study. INTO invests in state-of-the-art facilities to house the new INTO Centres, and in a global network that recruits students from many cultures. Requirements We are looking to appoint a temporary Assistant Finance Officer to further strengthen our Finance team based at INTO University of East Anglia for 12 months maternity leave cover. The post holder will be required to deliver effective administrative support and finance functions such as processing sales and purchase invoices, managing all aspects of daily petty cash requirements and communicating with students, overseas agents and marketing managers to resolve queries. The role involves a high level of interaction with international students so good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively with people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds is essential. The ideal candidate will be approachable and friendly, be flexible and willing to undertake and learn new tasks and have the experience to deliver excellent customer service. The post holder must also have strong Excel spread sheet skills to an intermediate level e.g. formulas and vlookups. AAT qualification or equivalent and IT accounting system experience would also be an advantage. Salary Starting salary £19,000 pro rata If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and interest for this post, please download an application form from our website http://into-corporate.com/jobs and return to: intouea.recruitmentintoglobal.com For further details, a full job description and our Candidate Privacy notice please see http://www.into-corporate.com/jobs The closing date for all applications is 25th November 2019. Safeguarding As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that: references will be followed up; all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily; proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required; reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18; appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Serviced check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. INTO is an equal opportunities employer. INTO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and child protection screening will apply. www.into.uk.com INTO Giving is the charitable arm of INTO University Partnerships and is committed to increasing access to education and improving the quality of education for disadvantaged young people around the world. INTO employees are encouraged to take an active role in INTO Giving. To find out more please visit www.into-giving.com.