Research Finance Clerk

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Warwick is seeking a motivated Research Finance Clerk to support the Research Finance Team. You will raise invoices on the finance system, allocate income from funders to research codes, and set up projects in SAP. The role combines transactional work with administrative duties, within a supportive finance office.

The post enables hybrid working with campus-based duties and up to 40% remote work, subject to policy and operational needs.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience in a finance-related role.
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices on the finance system.
• Allocate income from funders to research codes.
• Set up projects in SAP.

Skills

Finance experience

IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook

SAP experience desirable

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026, 11:59PM

Full time Salary Range: £26,093 - £26,707 per annum

About the Role

For informal queries about the role, please contact Wendy Stimson - Management Accountant (Research) - at [e-mail]

The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Finance Clerk to provide transactional and administrative support to the Research Finance Team. In particular, you will be responsible for raising invoices on the finance system, as well as for allocating income received from funders onto research codes and project setup on SAP.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

About You

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have experience of working in a finance related role and hold good IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of a large finance system (preferably SAP) is highly desirable. Excellent communication and numerical skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines will be key to succeeding in this role.

About the Department

The University Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer , including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

For further information about TheFinance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.

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We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here .

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