Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Finance
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£26,093 to £26,707 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Wendy Stimson - Management Accountant (Research) - at
[email protected]
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Finance Clerk to provide transactional and administrative support to the Research Finance Team. In particular, you will be responsible for raising invoices on the finance system, as well as for allocating income received from funders onto research codes and project setup on SAP.
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About You
You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have experience of working in a finance related role and hold good IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of a large finance system (preferably SAP) is highly desirable. Excellent communication and numerical skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines will be key to succeeding in this role.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
The University Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.
As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.
The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.
For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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