Senior Research Finance Assistant

Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK).

About the Role
For informal queries about the role, please contact Andrea Simpson, Finance Manager (Research), at Andrea.Simpson@warwick.ac.uk.

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.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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