The role
The University of Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK and our workforce puts us in the top 3 largest employers in Bristol. Within the University, Finance Services is one of the biggest Professional Services divisions and the Post Award team sits within the Research Centre of Excellence.
The purpose of the Finance Assistant role is to provide administrative support the Research Centre of Excellence Post Award team who deliver strategic financial advice and support to Schools and Divisions. This includes completing administrative tasks relating to the post award management of research grants and other funding streams.
The University is currently offering hybrid working which means you will get more flexibility around working arrangements. Currently you would need to come into the office a minimum of once a week. You will have the opportunity to work in the office on additional days of the week if you choose, but the current arrangement offers excellent flexibility for staff.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will work closely with the Assistant Accountants to provide support on various tasks during the life of a grant. This will include record keeping, updating our accounting systems to ensure charges are posted to the correct budget code and closing down projects that have ended once all income has been received. Regular monthly tasks will also be assigned to ensure system data is complete and accurate.
You will also be responsible for a small portfolio of non-research grants and will need to ensure these grants are administered in line with the funder terms. You will also need to take a customer-focused approach and be a point of contact for day-to-day administrative queries relating to invoicing and journals.
Other standard tasks include approving purchases and expense claims in the University accounting system.
You should apply if
You are a highly motivated person who will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a large team.
You have good interpersonal skills, and you enjoy communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You have a keen eye for detail and good IT skills especially Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
Additional information
Contract type: Open-ended / Full time
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Grade: E
Salary: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum
School/Unit: Research Finance Centre of Excellence
This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon Sunday 12th October 2025.
For informal queries, please contact Rachel Pemberton ) or Rebekah Bradly )
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
JOB NUMBER
SUPP112809
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
POSTING END DATE
12 Oct 2025
FACULTY/DIVISION
Finance Services
SALARY
£26,093 - £28,778 per annum