Finance Assistant

This position is part time 0.6FTE (22.2 hours per week, preferably worked over 5 days) and open ended. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics.  Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University.  

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and supportive education experience for our students, putting real-world experience and practical learning at the heart of our courses.

We are a highly ranked university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students.

The role and what we’re looking for 

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to provide financial support to the Business School, that supports the delivery of the school’s objectives. 

The role will provide financial administrative support. Key tasks include processing purchase orders, expense claims and invoices.

The postholder will liaise with other areas of the University and external organisations in order to support the financial administration of the School and to ensure compliance with University financial systems, procedures and controls. 

The postholder will embrace opportunities to develop and grow take a flexible approach to work and provide support in any other area of the School at the request of the Business Operations Manager, in response to changing requirements. 

This post is available on a part time (0.6FTE), open-ended basis, with a start date of as soon as practically possible. Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home. 

Application and assessment process 

The closing date is Sunday 9th November 2025. Please refer to the job description and person specification for specific details about the nature of the role and the essential criteria before applying. When submitting your application, carefully use the criteria to demonstrate how you meet them. 

Interviews will take place in-person on Monday 24th November 2025. 

For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Brown, Finance Officer, at D.E.Brown@lboro.ac.uk 

Please click on the link to apply. When completing your application, please ensure you supply a detailed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the person specification. 

Why should you apply?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package: Loughborough Benefits. 

Reasonable Adjustments  

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Emma Burrow, Operations Officer at E.K.Burrow@lboro.ac.uk. 

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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