Finance Administrator - Harpenden, United Kingdom - Rothamsted Research

Rothamsted Research

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Harpenden, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Overview Of Role- Rothamsted Enterprises seek a Finance Administrator.

on a part time basis for 22.5 hours per week, to support on a range of administration tasks including invoicing, purchasing, point of sale, and debtors & creditors.

This role will be the primary point of contact for the organisation's clients and suppliers.- This is a new role for the organisation as REL is now bringing the finance team in -house.

The role will report directly to the Financial Controller and be supervised by the Accounts Assistant.

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About The Company:

**Rothamsted Enterprises Limited (REL) was established in 2015 by its shareholders, Lawes Agricultural Trust, Rothamsted Research and BBSRC. Rothamsted Enterprise is a commercial organisation that generates income which is gifted back to the partners to contribute to the ongoing science and research undertaken by Rothamsted Research.

REL's Key strategic objectives are:

To ensure financial sustainability
To foster relationships on and offsite to
To facilitate opportunities for collaboration and growth and deliver impact to
To Align ourselves with Government priorities

Our portfolio includes.

Office and Lab spaces to rent to start up business.
A modern conference centre
A campus café
A Grade 1 listed Manor house

Our team culture is supportive, friendly, honest, hardworking, and ambitious. We have a strong commitment to learning and development, equality, and diversity.

An attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an additional leave day for your birthday, and a generous pension scheme, with salary sacrifice option.

An attractive campus close to nature, offering walks and recreational activities - such as tennis courts, and a small gym.

The campus offers free parking and excellent transport links.

Requirements and Skills

Five GCSEs (including maths and English) or NVQ1/2 or City & Guilds or equivalent, with some relevant work experience
Good attention to detail
Good knowledge of MS office, in particular Excel
Calm under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team
The role attracts a salary of £25,000 pro rated for part time actual £10,817 per annum.
About The CompanyEstablished in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.

We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.