Finance & Operations Coordinator

ob Purpose: London Met Students’ Union (LMSU), a registered charity and company, has been enhancing its processes and procedures to professionalise its approach to finances and day-to-day operations over the past year. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all our work meets the standards expected of a charity. It involves supporting the financial administration of the Students’ Union, managing student receptionist staff, and providing administrative support to the union and Senior Leadership Team. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

Management and Supervision: 

• Line manage direct reports and monitor their workload to ensure adequate staffing levels. 

• Recruit and manage student staff and volunteers for union projects, events, and campaigns. 

• Maintain regular feedback channels with direct reports and conduct performance reviews in line with HR policies. 

Finance: 

• Assist the Finance and Operations Manager in the efficient running of the Finance department. 

• Ensure accurate processing of sales ledger and purchase ledger transactions. 

• Assist with payment runs, monthly payroll processing, and various reconciliations. 

• Support the Finance and Operations Manager in annual audit and budget preparation. 

Income Generation: 

• Identify income opportunities and oversee sales responsibilities of student receptionists. 

• Ensure student receptionists achieve income generation targets. 

Operational Responsibilities: 

• Set up work email accounts for new starters and maintain contact details for all staff and officers. 

• Assist in gathering required documentation from new starters and manage union storage space. 

• Provide administrative support to senior management as needed. 

Training: 

• Lead training planning for student receptionists to ensure understanding of union opportunities. 

• Support other staff training requirements as directed by the Finance and Operations Manager. 

How to apply: 

For the full job description & application form visit our website.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 9th of May at 5pm 

Interviews will take place Tuesday 21st and /or Wednesday 22nd of May 2024 

Start date: TBC