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An exciting opportunity to join the Research Accounts team as a Research Finance Assistant where you will be responsible for set up of Research Projects and invoicing funders.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Finance Division supports the academic, research and administrative community at the University providing sound financial advice and timely information with a range of support services including financial operations, financial reporting, financial support and professional services.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

As Research Finance Assistant, you will be allocated research project set ups and invoicing of funders to be completed accurately and to tight deadlines.

The role demands a high level of personal responsibility, and you will be expected to develop a considerable level of expertise in the setup of grants, coupled with a thorough understanding of the Projects module on Oracle Financials. At the same time, you will develop detailed understanding of the requirements for FEC accounting.

This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is taking a period of maternity leave. The post is available until 20th December 2024 or the actual return of the substantive postholder, or the resignation of the substantive postholder and employment of a new postholder, whichever is the earliest.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You will be based in Hythe Bridge Street but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

You should have experience of working in a complex financial administration function with customer contact.

You should have the ability to work individually and as part of a team the ability to work to deadlines.

You should have evidence of high numeracy and the ability to grasp complex concepts.

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 29 September 2023.

Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 9 October 2023 and will be in person.