Finance Assistant

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Job description

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team, which is responsible for the financial management and project accounting at the Institute. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to broaden their experience within a financial environment.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of duties including purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash management and cashier duties. Successful applicants will have previous experience of working in an accounting environment and using accounting software, good written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, are essential.

Although IDS is a sponsoring organisation unfortunately we would not be able to obtain a certificate of sponsor for this particular post as the role does not meet the requirements (qualifications, skills, salary threshold) as outlined in the Skilled Worker guidelines.

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