University of Leeds
Expenses Supervisor
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Job Title
This internal role is open to employees within Finance at the University of Leeds only. Applications on a secondment basis are welcomed.
Location
This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The University of Leeds is seeking an experienced, customer-focused supervisor to support the establishment and ongoing development of the expenses service and hybrid expenses team.
Working closely with, and supported by, the Payments Manager, you will take responsibility for helping to shape processes, build team capability, and ensure the consistent audit and approval of expense reimbursement claims across the University.
This hands-on role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing the hybrid expenses function during a period of significant systems and process change, including the implementation of SAP Concur. You will play a key role in driving consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement, supporting the delivery of an efficient, risk-based, and customer-focused expenses service as the future model is established.
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Through the testing and UAT of the new system you will be expected to gain a deep understanding of the University’s financial procedures, to ensure compliance of expense claims received.
A broad and exciting role, you will have the ability to excel in systems and processes, team leadership, and measurable delivery of exceptional customer experience.
As a team player and key part of the Payment Operations team, you will build relationships across Finance and the wider University Services and Faculties to drive and implement continuous improvement ensuring processes are efficient, effective, fully compliant with all associated financial regulations, governance and statutory obligations and reduce risk.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
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Important Note
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Contact Information
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Nicola Clayton, Accounts Payable Manager
Email: N.Clayton1@leeds.ac.uk
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