"Finance Administrator"

University of West London - Finance

Location: London

Salary: £38,311 to £43,767 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 23rd January 2026

Closes: 1st February 2026

Job Ref: FIN122

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The Role

Post holder will support the Treasury Team in managing the University’s financial transactions, including student fees, accommodation income, and other payments. Key responsibilities include processing and reconciling daily transactions, preparing journals and bank reconciliations, administering payments and refunds, supporting debt collection, and providing guidance on financial procedures. The role ensures compliance with University policies and contributes to accurate, efficient, and timely financial operations.

The Person

Essential:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial administration, treasury, or transactional finance roles, with a strong track record of processing, reconciling, and maintaining high-volume financial transactions. They will be proficient in using financial systems and banking platforms such as Barclays, WPM, SagePay, and BACS, and demonstrate excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and accuracy in financial record-keeping. The role requires experience in preparing journals, completing bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes, alongside a solid understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and internal control procedures. Strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and clear communication with students, staff, and other stakeholders when handling financial queries are also essential.

Desirable:

The candidate will have experience working in a higher education or student-facing environment, with a good understanding of debt collection processes, including setting up and managing payment plans. They will be familiar with administering PDQ machines, petty cash, and other treasury functions, and have working knowledge of university financial policies and procedures. Strong competency in Microsoft Excel and other finance-related software is also required to support accurate and efficient financial administration.

Qualifications:

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English (essential).

Relevant finance or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT) is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 09/02/2026.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:

Mohamed Farhat, Transaction and Income Manager on mohamed.farhat@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at:

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found