Senior Research Finance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Finance Assistant at a leading university. The role involves financial management of research activities, requiring strong IT skills, AAT Level 4 qualification, and proactive project management. The position offers hybrid working with training to support new skills.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted travel

Access to training courses

Free eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Holding a professional qualification such as the AAT Level 4.
• Excellent IT and customer service skills essential.
• Intermediate Excel skills necessary (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of externally funded research projects.
• Prepare claims or invoices for projects in line with funder deadlines.
• Support Finance Managers during audits and documentation preparation.

Skills

Customer Service

IT Skills

Intermediate Excel

Education

AAT Level 4 Qualification

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Finance team as a Senior Research Finance Assistant.

This team is responsible for the financial management of the University of Warwick’s portfolio of research and research related activity and the post reports into the Research Finance Manager, working closely with a fellow Senior Research Finance Assistant.

The successful candidate will proactively manage a portfolio of externally funded research and research related projects from acceptance to closure, supporting and advising departmental colleagues. This post undertakes preparation of claims or invoices for projects in line with funder deadlines, interpretation and identification of funder regulations, monitoring research projects which have ended and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken for a prompt and orderly close.

The appointed candidate will support Finance Managers to arrange audits and prepare documentation, alongside the overall promotion of financial control.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

Holding professional qualification such as the Association of Accounting Technician qualification (Level 4 AAT), the successful candidate will use their excellent IT and customer service skills to deliver information in a supportive and informative nature to assist departmental colleagues in meeting funder regulatory requirements, to the relevant deadlines. Intermediate excel skills are essential, including the use of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

Whilst it would be beneficial for candidates to have experience in higher education or research support role, this is not essential and candidates who are able to demonstrate the ability to learn new areas of knowledge and skills rapidly, such as the ability to understand contractual terms and conditions, and then effectively advise and support colleagues would be encouraged to apply.

Training will be provided to assist the successful candidate in becoming effective in their duties.

The appointed candidate will be required to work from the University of Warwick campus for a minimum of three set days per week on a Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The hybrid working model could be subject to change.

About the University of Warwick

Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. The University has nearly 29,000 students and over 7,000 staff. As well as academic excellence, the University is commercially focussed, providing an interesting and varied workload for colleagues in the finance team.

What will you get in return?

• You will receive 26 days of paid annual leave plus four customary shut down days over Christmas, and eight statutory bank holidays. As well as a very competitive pension scheme by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with employer contributions of 14.5%, you will also receive –
• Access to online and in person training courses ran by the University.
• Free eye care vouchers and rates for a dental plan.
• Discounted travel.
• Discounts at Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick Sport Membership and discounted rates when booking a hotel or meeting room via Warwick Conferences.
• Enrolment onto the Employee Assistance Programme, a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7.