Finance Assistant

Research and Enterprise Office

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Post-Award team within the Research and Enterprise office, to provide financial and administrative support to the Research Grants Finance Managers for the University’s research grants and contracts activities. This post is a permanent, full-time position.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder will provide excellent, specialist, financial and administrative support to the Deputy Director (Research Support), Research Grants Finance Managers and research community to maximise research grant and contract income; ensure compliance with the University’s and funders’ terms and conditions; prepare and submit timely claims to funders including the UK Research Councils, Charities, the European Union, and private sector clients.

Skills and qualifications required

The successful candidate will be highly numerate and have experience of financial systems and budgetary control; excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, whilst managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here. Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk. 

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