Research Finance Accountancy Assistant (Internal Only)
Research Finance
| Location: |
Aston University John Cadbury House
|
| Salary: |
£30,805 to £36,130
per annum
|
| Grade: |
Grade 07 |
| Contract Type: |
Fixed Term
(12 months)
|
| Basis: |
Part Time
(0.6)
|
| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours BST on Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Interview Date: |
Tuesday 06 May 2025
|
| Reference: |
0164-25 |
| Release Date: |
Friday 11 April 2025 |
Reporting to the Head of Research Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the financial administration of a range of research grants and contracts for specified areas of the University. The role encompasses preparing costings for grant applications, project financial management and monitoring against forecasts and budgets for projects, ensuring financial milestones are completed on time, and providing proactive financial advice to budget holders and project leads.
To succeed in this role you will be studying towards AAT or part qualified or have relevant financial administration skills. Establishing rapport and credibility with customers is vital as is the need for a high level of accuracy.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
• Are under 26 years old
• Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role
• Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
• Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Further details:
Job Details
University Information
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk
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