Senior Research Finance Assistant

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.

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.

Benefits

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits 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.

The University also offers generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities, access to flexible working, and savings on a wide range of products and services. The University is a Living Wage employer.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.