Are you interested in joining one of the top Universities in Greater Manchester for student experience? 

VACANCY - Senior Academic Fees Assistant 

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Academic Fees and Invoicing Team, within the Finance Department. 

This position is well suited to an organised and dependable individual who is confident in large spreadsheet analysis and comfortable handling a variety of administrative tasks.

As a member of the Academic Fees team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to play an important part in maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, supporting data integrity across multiple systems, and providing expert advice to staff, students, and external partners on fee-related matters. 

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload. Strong attention to detail and confidence in using complex spreadsheets and the ability to analyse large quantities of data. Experience using Access databases and Power BI would be advantageous. 

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. 

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible. 

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. 

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 04 May 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students—and that starts with investing in our graduates.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Graduate Trainee Scheme, designed to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional environment.

About the Scheme

This two-year fixed-term programme provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy finance deparment.

You will:

• Undertake a substantive placement in a host department
• Complete a series of rotational placements across the department
• Work on meaningful projects with real impact
• Develop a broad set of transferable professional skills

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Trainee, you will be trusted with genuine responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to the University’s operations. Your role will include:

• Supporting the delivery of departmental objectives and key projects
• Conducting research, analysing information, and producing reports and presentations
• Contributing ideas and innovative solutions to improve processes and services
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities
• Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, students, and external partners
• Supporting key University activities such as Open Days, Clearing, Graduation, and events
• Ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

About you

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to learn, develop, and make a positive contribution.

You will:

• Be a recent graduate of the University of Greater Manchester (minimum 2:2 or postgraduate qualification) from 2024/2025 or 2025/2026. 
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Show the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be proactive, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges
• Have an interest in developing a career within a professional services environment

A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to personal development are essential. 

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can grow your career, alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a range of employee benefits

As a smaller University, you will benefit from broad exposure to different functions and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and supporting excellence across all areas of the University.

Due to continued development within our Finance Office, we are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our busy and supportive Exchequer team.

About the Role

As part of a high-volume Accounts Payable function, you will play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with University Financial Regulations.

Working in a fast-paced environment processing over 2,000 documents per week, you will:

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records within the finance system
• Ensure invoices meet required legal and VAT standards and are correctly authorised and coded
• Assist with the preparation of payment runs and remittance advice
• Maintain supplier data, including bank details and VAT information
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries in a timely manner
• Monitor invoice registers and ensure timely posting and processing
• Support compliance with financial procedures and contribute to fraud prevention and control
• Work closely with colleagues across the University to resolve queries and provide a high level of customer service

You will also have the opportunity to support wider Exchequer activities, including Credit Control and Payroll, and contribute to process improvements within the team.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will:

• Have experience in a finance or administrative role, ideally within accounts payable or a similar function
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with financial data
• Be confident using finance systems and spreadsheets
• Have a good understanding of invoice processing, VAT basics, and financial procedures
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Be able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

AAT study or a desire to progress within a finance career would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive working environment and a competitive benefits package, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme

As a smaller, close-knit University, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the institution and contribute to delivering an excellent service to both staff and students.

Applications are welcomed from those candidates interested in part-time hours/job sharing. 

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

Are you interested in joining one of the top Universities in Greater Manchester for student experience? 

VACANCY - Senior Academic Fees Assistant 

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Academic Fees and Invoicing Team, within the Finance Department. 

This position is well suited to an organised and dependable individual who is confident in large spreadsheet analysis and comfortable handling a variety of administrative tasks.

As a member of the Academic Fees team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to play an important part in maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, supporting data integrity across multiple systems, and providing expert advice to staff, students, and external partners on fee-related matters. 

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload. Strong attention to detail and confidence in using complex spreadsheets and the ability to analyse large quantities of data. Experience using Access databases and Power BI would be advantageous. 

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. 

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible. 

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. 

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible.  

Due to our ongoing growth, we are now looking for an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Finance Department.  

As a member of the Finance team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to deliver accurate and timely financial information and advice. The role involves a wide range of activities, including budget setting, forecasting, project accounting, and the investigation and resolution of financial queries, ensuring that all financial data is complete, accurate, and recorded in accordance with agreed coding structures and financial controls.

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.  Strong attention to detail and confidence in using spreadsheets and finance systems are important for the role.  We also want someone who takes pride in offering an exceptional service to both staff and students.

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.  

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,179 to £34,132 per annum