Assistant Accountant (CC13609) - Bath, BA2 7AYWe wish to appoint someone who is looking for a varied, interactive role to apply their finance knowledge and experience.This role is part of the the Commercial Finance Team which provides financial support for the core functions of Payment processing, Income collection, Payroll and internal recharging and is responsible for financial budget reporting for the Campus Services and Infrastructure stakeholder group.About the roleThis client-facing position is a key point of contact for the Department of Campus Infrastructure to support the smooth running of the financial side of the business. It is a diverse role involving daily interaction with the University finance and CAFM systems, at a time where the university is migrating both current systems to cloud-based, integrated services. You will be be a key contact point for finance related queries, responsible for month end and ad-hoc reporting and involved in projects seeking efficiency savings targets. About youYou will be AAT L4 qualified (or equivalent) and will be able to demonstrate the following key knowledge and skills:solid understanding of basic accounting conceptsable to produce period end accounts from Trial Balance to I&E/Balance Sheet stage for management reviewan eye for detail, inquisitive mind to investigate variances, to ask questions and produce meaningful reconciliation work competent Excel skills for reporting, data analysis and finance modellingexperience of operating in a "Purchase to Pay" environment staff line management experienceexperience of working with Agresso, Unit 4 and Planon software systems would be desirableFurther informationA flexible approach to combine office and remote working is offered in accordance with University policy and after an onboarding period in the role. For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Catherine Payne (clp45@bath.ac.uk) or Justin Wilson (adxjw@bath.ac.uk).We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer youWe're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 19 May 2026 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £31,236 to £37,694