Finance Assistant / Travel Administrator

The Marine Biological Association of the UK

The Marine Biological Association of the UK

Accounting & Finance
plymouth, uk · plymouth, uk
Posted 6+ months ago

Finance Assistant / Travel Administrator

The Marine Biological Association

Contract type
Open ended - Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary
Grade 2 £22,681 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Office Based)

The role

The Marine Biological Association is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant / Travel Administrator. You will work in a small busy Finance Team providing excellent accounts and financial services. The role will primarily involve arranging travel and accommodation, providing itineraries for staff, students and Trustees, maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring that suppliers are paid in a timely manner. The role will also cover sickness and holidays, so a good all round knowledge of financial administration is desirable.

Salary and benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week)
  • Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Subsidised on site canteen with free tea and coffee
  • 20-minute paid morning break
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electronic vehicle lease scheme
  • Low cost bookable parking on site

Key responsibilities and skills – see attached Job Description

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.

How to apply

To apply please send a covering letter and CV with details of 2 referees to recruitment@mba.ac.uk quoting reference 0923FATALO, one of which must be your current employer. References will not be sought in advance. Your covering letter should outline your previous and most relevant experience and explain why you are right for the role. You must state your eligibility to live and work in the UK.

For further information, please contact Lorraine Olver email lorver@mba.ac.uk.

Please confirm where you saw the vacancy advertised.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Closing date: N/A