About Swansea University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About the role
To assist in providing a responsive, professional and flexible Financial/Procurement function whilst also supporting the day-to-day HR administrative function to retain and recruit staff. The daily support will include confidently handling queries from Team Leaders and the University/Faculty Finance and HR departments.
The Financial/Procurement function responsibility will include providing advice and guidance to Team Leaders on complex financial queries, and can also include routine tasks such as raising internal requisitions and journals; customer invoices and on-line pre-requisitioning and resolving problematic invoices. There is a requirement to assist the Finance Team with maintaining and monitoring research and commercial projects, which can include appropriate analysis of budget information and assisting with monthly reports to funders. The HR administrative function can include raising Employment Requests for renewals, amendments and new posts as well as maintaining records on staff costs and funding streams to assist with the forecasting process and aid staff retention.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
In line with current UK Government Immigration Rules, it is unlikely this role would be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Finance Administrator employer: Swansea University
Swansea University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the School of Social Sciences. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on care-experienced children's educational outcomes in Wales. Located in a beautiful coastal city, the university provides a unique setting for personal and professional growth.
