Contract: Fixed-term (5 months)
Hours: Full-time, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Pay: £15.84 per hour


We are seeking Accounts Assistant to support our team in the financial management of research project accounts. This is a key support role, ensuring the accurate processing, monitoring, and reporting of project-related financial data, with a particular focus on compliance, controls, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities

• Following up on and reviewing staff timesheets, ensuring compliance with minimum and funding requirements
• Processing journals, invoices, and other financial transactions within the finance system
• Reviewing and amending system deliverables to strengthen claims and invoicing controls
• Assisting with document retrieval and preparation for year-end audit
• Analysing financial and system-generated reports to identify and correct discrepancies within research project accounts

• Strong system skills with the ability to learn new finance systems quickly
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic functions such as pivot tables and lookups
• Confidence in communicating and working with a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment

• Experience supporting research project finance or project management within a Higher Education Institution
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar financial systems
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role