Research Finance Clerk

About the Role

For informal queries about the role, please contact Wendy Stimson - Management Accountant (Research) - at Wendy.Stimson@warwick.ac.uk

The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Finance Clerk to provide transactional and administrative support to the Research Finance Team. In particular, you will be responsible for raising invoices on the finance system, as well as for allocating income received from funders onto research codes and project setup on SAP. 

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

About You

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have experience of working in a finance related role and hold good IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of a large finance system (preferably SAP) is highly desirable. Excellent communication and numerical skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines will be key to succeeding in this role.

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 The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.

How to Apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above and complete your essential personal details, and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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