Finance Officer (fixed-term role)

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Finance Team in the Faculty of Science. This varied and interesting role will involve close liaison with the staff within our five academic Departments, Faculty-based teams, Central Professional Services and external organisations.

The key tasks will include

• providing financial support,
• advice and guidance to staff in the Faculty with responsibility for the monitoring of Departmental and Faculty budgets

Qualified to AAT Level 4 or with an equivalent relevant professional experience, you will have previous experience of working in a busy accounting/financial environment where excellent communication skills are essential. You will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office applications in particular Excel. You will also have experience of working as part of a team in a confidential setting.

A good track record in financial administration (including budget management) is essential. Skills in the use of financial management software will be an added advantage. An interest in our work and a willingness to become fully involved in the life of the Faculty is equally important.

This is a full-time role offered on a fixed term basis of up to 18 months. For the right candidate, we would be open to considering appointing on a part time basis.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Hiscox, Faculty Finance & Research Support Manager (01225 384833 or l.j.hiscox@bath.ac.uk)

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive 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 equality 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, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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