East 15 Acting SchoolEast 15 Acting School is one of the UK's most dynamic acting schools and currently has over 700 students training for the professional theatre and media industry.Duties of the PostWe are now seeking to appoint a Finance Officer based at our Loughton campus (Central Line). This permanent full-time, post will play a key role in supporting the effective financial operation of the school including maintenance of the department's financial records, liaising with key staff on budgets and forecasts and preparing year end journals.Qualifications and SkillsA working knowledge of financial management systems and strong interpersonal skills are essential. The post holder will be a qualified accounting technician or have made substantial progress towards a recognised accountancy qualification, and possess relevant work experience.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further detail: Finance Officer jobpack*More information: Working at the University