Ref Number
B04-07784
Professional Expertise
Finance
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£36,433-£42,891
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
20-Sept-2026
UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 170 years. UCL was home to the UK’s first ever Professor of the Mechanical Principles of Engineering, Eaton Hodgkinson, in 1847. It was also where Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy introduced organized laboratory practicals in university education training; a world-leading educational innovation at the time.
Today our students are taught core engineering disciplines and supervised in individual and group research projects by academics that are recognised research world-leaders in their fields.
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) over 90% of the department’s research was judged “world leading” or “internationally excellent”.
At UCL Mechanical Engineering, we develop and apply core competencies to produce world-class research into a wider range of engineering challenges than most would imagine. Amongst many other avenues we are:
- Leading research into low carbon shipping
- Designing the greenest engines and novel sustainable fuels
- Studying the flow of red blood cells in channels thinner than a human hair
- Using ‘lighter than air’ building materials to develop the solar power stations of the future.
- Developing the most advanced brain models for dementia
- Designing propulsion systems for advanced multihull ships.
The Finance Administrator will be responsible for administering all financial transactions within the department, ensuring they are processed promptly, accurately, and in accordance with UCL’s Financial Regulations.
Additionally, the role includes assisting in the administration of data for research grant funding proposals by providing necessary figures and statistics.
The Finance Administrator will support financial decision-making by generating reports and statistics and will serve as the first point of contact for general financial enquiries.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more insight into the post's duties and responsibilities.
We would be delighted to receive applications from candidates with a degree or equivalent relevant qualification, or substantial experience in general financial administration. You will have knowledge of financial processes and regulations and, ideally, experience of working with financial processes in a university or research environment.
You will have excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to understand and use numerical formulae, alongside a good all-round knowledge of Microsoft Office. A high level of numeracy and strong analytical skills will enable you to understand and interpret financial information and prepare, interpret and present accurate financial reports.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong customer focus, with the ability to liaise and interact confidently with a range of people both within and outside the University. You will be organised and able to manage your own workload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting tight operational deadlines.
We are looking for someone with proven experience of providing effective financial support and maintaining and reviewing administrative and finance systems. You will be able to work accurately and with attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and remain effective when working under pressure.
You will also demonstrate a proactive and appropriate approach to responding to the needs of colleagues, staff, students and partners, together with a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
FURTHER APPLICATION GUIDANCE
This hybrid post is based at out Bloomsbury campus with an expectation of a 40% onsite presence.
To apply, please upload:
- CV
- A Supporting Statement addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description & Person Specification
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
