Finance Assistant

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow invites applications for a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Office. This full-time (35 hours per week) fixed-term post supports the finance operational services for colleagues, students, suppliers and customers throughout the university.

You will deliver comprehensive financial administrative support, maintain data with precision and contribute to a culture of accuracy, compliance and customer service.

Qualifications

• SCQF level 5/6 or equivalent with relevant development in a similar role.
• Knowledge of financial sanctions, AML guidelines and fraud prevention.
• Knowledge of GDPR and information privacy regulations.
• Experience maintaining financial and non-financial data.
• Experience working within a financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial administrative support across Finance operational services.
• Support colleagues, students, suppliers and customers with financial queries.
• Maintain data and financial records with high accuracy.
• Assist with governance and compliance processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Judgement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Education

SCQF Level 5/6

Tools

Financial systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a new Finance Assistant to join the University’s Finance Office.

In this role you will provide comprehensive financial administrative support across the Finance operational services to University colleagues, students, suppliers and customers.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

What you can expect

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Finance Assistant

Company: University of Glasgow

Salary: £25,804 to £27,319 a year, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Essential requirements

• Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• Knowledge/QualificationsEssential: A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
• A2 Knowledge and awareness of financial sanctions, anti-money laundering guidelines, fraud prevention measures, for example know your payer / supplier / customer checks.
• A3 Knowledge of GDPR and information privacy regulations.
• SkillsEssential: C1 Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• C2 Initiative and judgement to resolve routine problems independently.
• C3 Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• C4 Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of numerical and data accuracy.
• C5 Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages and relevant financial systems.
• C6 Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• C7 Effective planning, organising and prioritising skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities or requirements in a timely manner.
• C8 Strong customer service skills.
• ExperienceEssential: E1 Experience of maintaining financial and non-financial data.
• E2 Experience working within a financial environment.

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