Finance Administrator

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LSE Cities

 

Finance Administrator

 

Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance

 

Open-ended, subject to funding contract, initially for 4 years

 

LSE Cities is an international centre at the LSE that is dedicated to investigating the complexities of the contemporary city. Our work champions a better future for cities through world-leading research, innovative education, advisory, capacity building and public engagement. We focus on critical urban challenges, from climate change and inequality to technological disruption, collaborating with global partners to influence policy and practice.

 

This Finance Administrator role will provide comprehensive support to the Finance Manager and work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day administration of the centre’s finances.

 

They will provide support and give detailed advice to the Finance Manager and Centre Manager on policies and procedures within their remit, contributing to the successful day to day functioning of the centre and using initiative to undertake a broad range of activities.

 

Candidates should have demonstrable experience in similar position and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. Candidates should have good oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to plan and organise own workload in order to consistently meet deadlines.

 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

 

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

 

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email lse.cities@lse.ac.uk.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 July 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Finance Administrator