Head of finance Work, Jobs in Sheffield (with Salaries)

Assistant Finance Business Partner
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £32,080 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Financial Controller
Velociti Solutions —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Experienced Insurance Works Planner / Claims Coordinator (Building Knowledge Required)
Burngreave Building Company —Sheffield
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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International Tax & Compliance Accountant
Lucy and Yak —Barnsley
- From £40,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Finance Assistant
Emcor —Barnsley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
PART TIME PURCHASE LEDGER
Consort Ltd —Huthwaite
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Free parking
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Finance Officer
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School —Doncaster
- £29,540 - £32,061 a year
- School
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Accounts Receivable Assistant
Dispo International —Normanton
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Invoicing Associate - MAT Cover
Selecta —Castleford
- £26,769 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Accounts Payable Administrator (11mth FTC)
Mamas & Papas —Huddersfield
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Finance
Steel City Schools Partnership —Sheffield
- £61,534 - £67,898 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Finance Assistant
Tes Global —Sheffield
- £26,091 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
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Group Financial Accountant
Keepmoat Homes —Doncaster
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Accounts Assistant
Fernite of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £25,500 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
Keepmoat Homes —Doncaster
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Finance Admin Assistant
Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield-Finance —Sheffield
- £14,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Commercial Finance Business Partner
Haribo UK —Castleford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Head of Finance - Children & Young Peoples Service
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council —Rotherham
- £75,585 - £80,726 a year
- Full-time
10d
Corporation Tax Manager
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors —Sheffield
- £49,000 - £60,000 a year
- Financial services
- Tax experience
- Annual leave
14h
Finance Graduate
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort —Leeds
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
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Assistant Finance Business Partner

University of Sheffield -
Sheffield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,080 - £36,636 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
Computer literacy
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Accounting
SAP ERP
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner

Posting Start Date: 08/07/2026

Job Id: 2790

School/Department: Finance

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary per annum (£): £32,080 - £36,636

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

The Department of Finance provides a wide range of financial support across the whole University. You will be part of the Faculty Finance team within the Department of Finance, acting as an Assistant Finance Business Partner, focused on delivering excellent service.

The role will report on a day-to-day basis to a Finance Business Partner (FBP) deployed within the Faculty of Science.

The primary focus of this role is to provide sound financial support to our Schools, helping them ensure that their external research and doctoral funding achieves the research objectives specified by the sponsor’s terms and conditions. The role requires a flexible and pro-active approach and will support a variety of financial activities and colleagues across a number of Schools or business areas.

Information on the Finance department can be found at the following web link: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/finance

Main duties and responsibilities

Act as a recognised source of financial support and advice to Principal Investigators, their staff and other Professional Services staff in managing a complex and diverse portfolio of post award research accounts and doctoral studentship accounts.

Initiate regular liaison and meetings with both internal and external sources in order to provide financial management information and advice via briefings and reports e.g. external sponsors, Heads of School, Principal Investigators and Human Resources.

Supporting the Finance Business Partner with administering staff approvals and associated cost distributions for core funded or externally funded posts.

Analysis and review of individual externally funded project accounts to identify potential under/overspends on a timely basis in order that remedial action may be taken as appropriate.

Preparation of financial expenditure statements on externally funded projects as required, liaising with School staff and other Finance or HR teams as appropriate.

Assist in the preparation of accruals for month end reporting.

Assist in the review of local accounting and operational finance procedures, internal controls within the Faculty to ensure consistency across Schools (and other Faculty teams) and to minimise financial risks. Regularly review service levels to ensure excellent service is provided in the most efficient manner possible.

Highlighting and disseminating best practice and up to date policy, procedural information as well as sponsor information to Faculty/Schools.

Providing external auditors with relevant information necessary for completing the audit of externally funded projects.

Plan tasks in accordance with known deadlines, including external sponsor requirements, monthly and annual University financial reporting requirements.

Lead assigned project teams or contribute as part of a larger project team to support the achievement of a specific objective.

As a member of our Professional staff you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Please follow this link for further information: Sheffield Professional Framework.

Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Knowledge of financial procedures and accounting concepts, gained either through relevant qualifications or relevant work experience.

Essential

Application/interview

The ability to analyse, interpret and effectively communicate financial information to diverse non-specialist audiences.

Essential

Application/interview

Excellent written/verbal communication skills and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Essential

Application/interview

A high level of computer literacy and experience in the use of Excel and MS Office software.

Essential

Application/interview

Ability to resolve problems using own creative solutions, and excellent numerical skills/pattern recognition.

Essential

Application/interview

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manipulate & interpret financial data & excellent attention to detail.

Essential

Application/interview

Effective team player with a flexible approach.

Essential

Application/interview

Ability to work proactively to multiple deadlines, using own initiative and with minimum supervision.

Essential

Application/interview

Excellent customer service skills, with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to enquiries. Approachable and personable with a strong customer focus.

Essential

Application/interview

Ability to gain trust, confidence and respect amongst colleagues.

Essential

Application/interview

Confident with a willingness to challenge and be challenged.

Essential

Application/interview

Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.

Essential

Application/interview

Obtained, or working towards CCAB accountancy qualification (or other relevant professional qualification/equivalent experience.

Desirable

Application/interview

Experience of using SAP or other ERP software applications

Desirable

Application/interview

Further Information

Grade

Salary

£32,080 to £36,636 (pro rata)

Work arrangement

Full time

Line manager

Finance Business Partner

Direct reports

n/a

Our website

https://staff.sheffield.ac.uk/finance

For informal enquiries about this job contact Taylor Doman at [email protected]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place week commencing 10th August 2026. This will consist of a test followed by an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within a week of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Michelle Potts at [email protected]

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

Baseline personnel security standard This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

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