Finance Assistant

Job Description: Finance Assistant

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body - students' unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen.

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives.

About the job
Come work for our vibrant community in a dynamic environment! This essential role within a busy finance team provides support across the full range of the 'back-office function, supporting the Finance Officer to effectively manage all Creditors, Debtors, and working capital. The successful candidate will be keen to learn; will be passionate about the finance function as a support function of the wider organisation; and will take pride in helping others achieve organisational objectives through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and the promotion of and adherence to strong financial controls.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will be a highly organised individual with a passionate for people and numbers, a problem solver who has experience of providing a high quality customer-focused services.

The role will require you to work in partnership with the finance team and human resources to ensure our workforce are provided with the highest quality customer-focused business services . As a result, we are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, efficient, self-sufficient, and able to deliver at pace, managing multiple competing priorities with enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude.

Stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written) are considered essential as well as working as part of a team and wider team.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background.

Why apply?

Because you're excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we're progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

- Free LSE Students' Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)

- Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

- Access to LSE staff training courses

- Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

- Flexibility for work-life balance but the successful applicant will be expected to work at least 3 days a week in the Central London office.

- Interest-free travel loan

Job Application Timeline
Closing date: 27th September
Intended Interviews date: w/c 28th September
Start date ASAP

Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.