Research Finance Administrator – Flexible Hours

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University is recruiting for an Administrative Officer (Research Finance) to support the European Grants and Major Projects team in managing financial administration for externally funded research. The role focuses on preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, and advising on cost eligibility and funder requirements for internal and external stakeholders.

The post is full-time and open-ended, with a salary of £28,031 - £31,236 per annum (Grade 4) and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration of externally funded research projects.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and monitor budgets.
• Experience with account reconciliation and cost eligibility advisement.
• Knowledge of funder requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial reports and monitoring of budgets.
• Account reconciliation and advising on cost eligibility and funder requirements.
• Advising internal and external partners on financial matters and funder rules.

Skills

Financial administration

Budget monitoring

Report preparation

Account reconciliation

Cost eligibility advice

Job description

Cardiff University is recruiting for an Administrative Officer (Research Finance) to support the European Grants and Major Projects team in managing financial administration for externally funded research. The role focuses on preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, and advising on cost eligibility and funder requirements for internal and external stakeholders.

The post is full-time and open-ended, with a salary of £28,031 - £31,236 per annum (Grade 4) and