Accounts Assistant: Hybrid Finance for Research Projects

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Contract Financial Management team. This full-time, fixed-term position involves supporting financial operations, managing research project budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, numerical, and IT skills, ideally with experience in large organizations. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, fostering a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• High degree of literacy, numeracy and IT skills and experience.
• Experience in financial reconciliation and project financial management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create research projects in the SAP financial management system.
• Prepare and submit starting certificates for grants.
• Produce financial statements and invoices on deadlines.
• Provide budgetary information and advice to researchers.
• Ensure compliance with funder and University regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

A level standard (minimum 3 x grades A-C)

AAT qualified (desirable)

Tools

SAP financial systems

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Contract Financial Management team. This full-time, fixed-term position involves supporting financial operations, managing research project budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, numerical, and IT skills, ideally with experience in large organizations. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, fostering a collaborative working environment.