OU Jobs – Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

The main purpose of this role is to support the management and control of university cash and key income payment methods. To assist in the accounting for all student income. The OU has £400 million of short-term and long-term investments. Reports to University Income Assistant Accountant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days and an attractive pension proposition.

Qualification & Experience:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• GCSE Maths and English
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Recent demonstrable experience of working in a hands-on operational accounting role particularly Accounts Receivable dealing with customers.
• Possess basic book-keeping skills and accounting knowledge
• Proficient with finance software packages
• Good level of proficiency with Microsoft software packages (especially Excel)

Job Details:

Company: The Open University

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Milton Keynes, England

Application Deadline: N/A