Finance Administrator (Procurement )
UCL
About us
Join London's Global University and make a difference in cancer research.
The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, bringing together over 400 scientists to translate discoveries into better therapies for patients. We work closely with leading hospital trusts and research partners, creating a unique opportunity to impact clinical care.
The Cancer Institute includes the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centrewhich is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies. Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/
About the role
We are seeking a Finance Administrator to provide proactive financial support within our dynamic team. You will manage non-core accounts (discretionary, trading, consultancy), approve purchase orders, and ensure compliance with UCL financial regulations. This role involves working closely with academic and professional services staff, offering guidance on finance policies and producing clear income/expenditure summaries.
Key responsibilities include:
Right to Work
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Applicants will need to demonstrate their existing right to work in the UK.
About you
You will have strong IT and Excel skills, experience of finance administration, excellent communication abilities, and a clear commitment to providing high-quality financial support. Knowledge of accounting principles and experience using an accounting system (e.g., Oracle) is essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Join London's Global University and make a difference in cancer research.
The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, bringing together over 400 scientists to translate discoveries into better therapies for patients. We work closely with leading hospital trusts and research partners, creating a unique opportunity to impact clinical care.
The Cancer Institute includes the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centrewhich is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies. Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/
About the role
We are seeking a Finance Administrator to provide proactive financial support within our dynamic team. You will manage non-core accounts (discretionary, trading, consultancy), approve purchase orders, and ensure compliance with UCL financial regulations. This role involves working closely with academic and professional services staff, offering guidance on finance policies and producing clear income/expenditure summaries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing financial transactions using UCL systems (MyFinance, Axiom)
- Raising and approving purchase orders and expense claims
- Preparing monthly financial summaries and supporting year-end processes
- Providing excellent customer service to staff and stakeholders
Right to Work
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Applicants will need to demonstrate their existing right to work in the UK.
About you
You will have strong IT and Excel skills, experience of finance administration, excellent communication abilities, and a clear commitment to providing high-quality financial support. Knowledge of accounting principles and experience using an accounting system (e.g., Oracle) is essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
JOB SUMMARY
Finance Administrator (Procurement )
UCL
London
5 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Finance Administrator (Procurement )