Contract: Fixed-term (5 months)
Hours: Full-time, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Pay: £15.84 per hour
We are seeking Accounts Assistant to support our team in the financial management of research project accounts. This is a key support role, ensuring the accurate processing, monitoring, and reporting of project-related financial data, with a particular focus on compliance, controls, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Following up on and reviewing staff timesheets, ensuring compliance with minimum and funding requirements
Processing journals, invoices, and other financial transactions within the finance system
Reviewing and amending system deliverables to strengthen claims and invoicing controls
Assisting with document retrieval and preparation for year-end audit
Analysing financial and system-generated reports to identify and correct discrepancies within research project accountsEssential:
Strong system skills with the ability to learn new finance systems quickly
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic functions such as pivot tables and lookups
Confidence in communicating and working with a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues
Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a busy environmentDesirable:
Experience supporting research project finance or project management within a Higher Education Institution
Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar financial systems
Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role
If you are interested, please apply or get in touch with Gabriele Strazdauskaite on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)