Senior Research Finance Assistant

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Warwick is hiring a Senior Research Finance Assistant (SRFA) on a fixed-term maternity cover within the Research Finance team. The role manages a portfolio of externally funded research projects from acceptance to closure, identifying action plans and ensuring accurate claims and invoices.

Full-time, 36.5 hours per week, hybrid policy with up to 40% remote work. You will hold a relevant accounting qualification (AAT or GCSE English & Maths), be proficient in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• Relevant practical accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with key functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of externally funded research projects from acceptance to closure.
• Identify and maintain action plans to address project issues and ensure accuracy of claims and invoices.
• Work independently with minimal supervision for much of the time.

Skills

Accounting qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Excel Advanced

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

SUMIFS

IFS

Conditional formatting

Education

AAT qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Research Finance Assistant

Reference: 298

Department: Finance - Research Finance

Fixed Term End Date:31/01/2028

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

Closing Date: Sunday 4 October 2026, 11:59 pm

Full time Salary Range: £31,236.00- £34,610.00per annum

About the Role

For informal queries about the role, please contact Alex Metcalf, Finance Manager (Research), at [e-mail]

A new opportunity has arisen to join the Research Finance team as a Senior Research Finance Assistant (SRFA) in a fixed term maternity cover position.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of externally funded research and research-related projects from acceptance to closure including identifying and maintaining action plans to deal with issues on projects and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of claims and invoices. Post holders will be expected to work independently and without supervision for much of the time.

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

About You

You will hold a relevant practical accounting qualification, such as AAT, GCSE passes at grades A-C in English & Mathematics (or equivalent), and be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel (Advanced level) with the ability to use the following excel functions: - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, IFS, and conditional formatting.

You will have an excellent customer service ethos, with the ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders (particularly those in academic departments) through close communication, information sharing, and collaborative working.

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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