Finance Officer

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sApplications are invited for 2 full-time Finance Officers working in the Post-Award team who will be based in the University’s Finance Services but working closely with colleagues in the Research Office (currently called Integrated Research and Impact Support (IRIS) Service).

This post-holders will carry out the post award financial administration of a range of externally funded projects, primarily for research grants, consultancy, training and postgraduate research studentships, ensuring compliance with university regulations and funding body requirements, and to ensure the maximum funds are received as promptly as possible.

Candidates should be educated to AS/A level standard (or equivalent) and have a strong track record of relevant financial administration experience. Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to effectively interpret and summarise complex documents and requirements is essential.

The successful candidates will be expected to commence as soon as possible. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

Due to the nature of the role the candidates will be required to work from the office for the majority of their time. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026

Informal enquiries should be directed to Carl Shipton c.shipton@bangor.ac.uk

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Purpose of the Job

This post-holders will carry out the post award financial administration of a range of externally funded projects, primarily for research grants, consultancy, training and postgraduate research studentships, ensuring compliance with university regulations and funding body requirements, and to ensure the maximum funds are received as promptly as possible.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To work closely with other Post-Award team members to undertake a variety of financial processing, monitoring and reporting tasks sharing responsibility for providing a flexible and responsive finance service.
• To manage own portfolio of projects for the quarterly project review process: including the reconciliation, analysis and presentation of project expenditure for the preparation of invoices/claims to maximise the value and timeliness of income to the University.
• Provide accurate and timely information and guidance to researchers and project managers (estimates, forecasts, expenditure and eligibility conditions).
• To ensure good preparation for audit as required, and to identify, investigate and resolve issues to ensure claims are auditable and within financial regulations.
• To prioritise the processing of requests for research projects and assist with project staff appointments against fixed term funding, calculating the cost of the appointment and ascertaining the funds available, with recognition of the funding body’s terms and conditions, and University regulations.
• Work with the monthly timesheet system as and when required to maintain accurate and auditable records of activity.
• Attend relevant meetings and provide administrative support, when required.
• To play a key role in improving the working capital for the research and project grants portfolio, including raising invoices/credit notes and liaising with the funders to prepare claims and collect payments. Internal and External Relationships
• Liaison with external organisations as required in relation to the project(s).
• To assist ad hoc reporting and data requirements.
• Maintain relationships with the IRIS/Research Office on matters regarding Pre-Award, grant management systems, payments and project operations and the Legal Team regarding funder contracts and agreements.
• To be an active member of the Finance Services function, building & maintaining good working relationships with other teams across the service and the research community to ensure an understanding of priorities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area (or equivalent)

Desirable

• AAT qualified
• NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Strong track record of relevant financial administration experience.
• Can demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles and financial matters.
• Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and other Microsoft packages.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
• Experience of administering students in a Higher Education environment.
• Experience of financial administration of externally funded projects or grants.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritise own work and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills including the ability to effectively interpret and summarise complex documents and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent Digital and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office and on-line systems).
• Able to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines whilst ensuring work is completed to the expected standards.
• Able to be proactive and identify and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of the Unit4 Agresso financial management system.
• Proficient in the use of the Worktribe research management system.

• The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

The University has recently achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze award reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic staff.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.