An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly organised and numerate Finance and Grants Assistant to join the small finance and research grants teams providing financial management services to the Department of Experimental Psychology.

 

The position is fixed term until 31 March 2028 and is full time (36.5 hours per week). The role is based within the Life and Mind Building with flexibility to work from home for up to 40% of time once established in post.

 

The successful candidate will be educated to at least GCSE or equivalent, with a financial qualification or significant experience in a finance role.  Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential requirements as well as a tactful and confidential approach.  Experience of financial administration and/or working in an academic or research environment would be an advantage.

 

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

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme

•               38 days annual leave

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs.

 

Only applications received by 12 midday on 10 July 2026 will be considered.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the week commencing 20th July 2026.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

 

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below: