Senior Research Finance Assistant

Warwick Enterprise; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Parental leave policy

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

Warwick University invites applications for a Senior Research Finance Assistant to manage a portfolio of externally funded research projects from acceptance to closure. You will identify action plans to resolve project issues and ensure the accuracy of claims and invoices, working mostly independently.

The role requires a relevant accounting qualification (AAT) or equivalent, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IFS), and excellent stakeholder communication to support academic

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification such as AAT.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of externally funded research projects from acceptance to closure.
• Identify and implement action plans to address project issues and ensure accurate claims and invoices.
• Work independently for much of the time while coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder communication

Customer service ethos

Education

AAT qualification

GCSE English & Mathematics

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, IFS, conditional formatting)

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Research Finance Assistant

Reference: 525

Department: Finance - Research Finance

Contract Type:Indefinite

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

Full time Salary Range: £31,861 - £35,302 per annum

About the Role

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

A new opportunity has arisen to join the Research Finance team as a Senior Research Finance Assistant (SRFA).

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.

Benefits

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

Relocation

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Equality and Diversity

Warwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

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.

The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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