Finance Assistant

1 month ago


Pontypridd, United Kingdom University of South Wales Full time
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Control & Transactions team, within the Finance Department, at University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.

Based at Pontypridd, this role will provide you with an opportunity to utilise your skills and abilities to support teams within the Finance department and the University. 

The Finance Assistant will undertake a wide range of duties to include administration, Secretarial Duties and support for the Finance systems. We are looking for an individual who is methodical and organised with an approachable, professional and “can do” attitude to work, who is equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team.

This is a part time, fixed term post for 6 months.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Lynne Wakefield on

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. 

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW:

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

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