Senior Research Finance Officer

Do you have a great eye for detail and are looking for temporary work? 

Senior Research Finance Officer 

Location - BN1 

Hours - 25/30 per week (Dependant on Experience)

Salary -  £16.03 - £20.78 per hour PAYE (Dependant on Experience)

Temporary assignment est for 2 months (Possible extension) 

My Client, a Brighton based University, are seeking a Senior Research Finance Officer to assist their team in providing information, guidance and advice to all staff, managers and students on a range of services, products and procedures. This role will be focused on the financial management of research projects. 

Main responsibilities in the role :

• Developing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with students, managers, colleagues, and other service areas demonstrating professional credibility around Doctoral Training Funding and Fee Waivers.
• Where required, deliver coaching and training to develop capabilities in line with required improvements.
• Producing high quality, up to date accurate information on relevant subject areas for publications and web pages.
• Maintaining and updating information systems in line with the Data Protection Act and ensuring accurate recording of query types and suggestions/ideas for improvement.

The successful candidate will :

• Demonstrate good numerical skills and an understanding of accounting principles. 
• Have experience of working with financial software to deliver their work.
• Experience of working in a similar role/environment would be preferred but not essential.