Overview
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Salary: Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535. Closing date: Sunday 05 October 2025.
The role sits within the Management Information Section (MIS) team. We provide financial support to Academic and Professional Services departments, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting. The department is based in the Virgil Building in the centre of Bath, and there will be a requirement to work on the main campus at times; however, hybrid working is available to recognise work-life balance. Exact remote days vary by team, but arrangements should allow UK-based staff flexibility.
Responsibilities
* Monthly accounting of research costs and preparing quarterly/annual accounts
* Providing research income and overhead estimates for departmental planning purposes
* Advising financial and non-financial stakeholders, building strong working relationships
* Maintaining detailed reports, supporting external returns (e.g. HESA), and ensuring data accuracy
* Acting as Finance Business Partner for Research Institutes and Core Research Facilities, supporting budget planning, financial monitoring and overhead calculations
What Were Looking For
* A qualified accountant with experience or interest in the Higher Education sector and how universities are funded
* Strong accounting skills, including budgeting, forecasting and other reporting
* Excellent communication and analytical skills
* Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative teams
* Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
What We Can Offer You
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discounts and various benefits including pensions, annual leave, professional development opportunities
* Relocation assistance and visa reimbursement options where applicable
We’re a university that values diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities. We are committed to a safe and secure environment and Safer Recruitment practices. We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and support Disability Confident initiatives.
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