Financial Accounts Assistant

Bath Spa University; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK University in Bath is seeking a Financial Accounts Assistant to support statutory reporting and financial audits. The role involves maintaining fixed asset records, preparing financial statements, and working on tax compliance. Candidates should be studying or have an AAT qualification and possess strong Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with 2 days on campus and numerous staff benefits including a generous pension scheme and enhanced paid leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Qualifications

• Studying towards or holding AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the University's Annual Financial Statements.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Advanced Excel knowledge

Financial auditing experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

Job description

Financial Accounts Assistant

Application Deadline: 12 February 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset – Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 5 – Starting from GBP 29,588 rising to GBP 33,002 per annum

Description

We are seeking a talented Financial Accounts Assistant to support our Financial Accountant with statutory reporting, taxation compliance and treasury functions.

About the Role

You will be detail‑oriented finance professional to support the compilation of the University's Annual Financial Statements and assist throughout the external financial audit.

The role involves completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, supporting internal management reporting, and preparing daily and monthly cash and treasury reports.

You will have full responsibility for maintaining fixed asset records and reporting, assist with Corporation Tax and quarterly VAT returns, and support the administration of the University's insurance arrangements.

A key part of the role is contributing to the ongoing review and improvement of financial processes.

About You

• Studying towards or holding AAT or equivalent qualification
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Good team player
• Previous experience of working in a university
• Advanced Excel knowledge – pivot tables etc
• Experience of month end and year end reconciliations
• Experience of financial audits
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with Fixed Assets

Additional Information

Study support will be offered.

Hybrid position – you will be expected to come to our Newton Park campus 2 days a week.

Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath the UK’s sponsorship threshold, you will not be eligible for sponsorship; therefore your application will automatically be rejected.

Staff Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher's Pension Scheme)
• Enhanced paid leave – 41 – 46 days depending on the role (Full Time); more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family‑friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery, and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering access to on‑demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through an easy‑to‑use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.