Finance Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.
The Role:
As Finance Administrator you will contribute to the efficient and effective administration of a busy team within Finance Operations, collaborating with the teams that deliver the Finance Operations service for Coventry University Group.
You will be responsible for the transactional side of credit control, processing journals, raising invoices, problem solving and working with multiple systems and databases containing high volumes of information. You will be completing month end tasks in line with internal month end timetable.
You will build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaborations with the aim to achieve optimal outcomes.
Our ideal candidate
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, Finance Administrator with experience working as part of a team in a target driven, customer focused team environment. Excellent communication and numeracy, literacy, and systems skills are key to succeeding in this role.
You will have:
- Demonstrable relevant experience
- Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong customer focus and willingness to provide the best customer service possible.
- Experience of handling sensitive information in compliance with current legislation.
- Experience of working in a higher education environment would be an advantage
The Benefits:
As a member of staff across Coventry University you can enjoy an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which include:
- 30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- CU Reward Scheme – Discount across a range of High Street / Online retailers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- New Electric Car Scheme
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Administrator roles across Coventry University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,400 - £23,144 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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