Research Accounting Officer
We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, numeracy and administration skills, with strong attention to detail, to join our well‑established Post‑Award team within Research and Innovation Services (RIS).
About Us
RIS is the primary conduit for industry, business and other funders to access the University’s research expertise and knowledge, and plays an important role in advancing the University’s international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by:
- increasing the volume of externally funded research
- improving grant application success rates
- enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments
About The Role
Working as part of a small but collaborative team, you will have direct responsibility, under the supervision of the Post‑Award Manager, for the financial administration of projects within a portfolio of academic departments.
Duties will include
- Post‑Award management of research projects in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funder.
- Providing advice and guidance to academic researchers.
- Monitoring income and expenditure on projects in accordance with grant funding terms and conditions.
- Generating reports for awarding institutions on project expenditure.
- Submitting invoices, financial returns and statements to research sponsors.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong budgeting and analytical abilities. Proficiency in Office software, particularly Excel, is essential, as is a keen attention to detail.
A financial qualification such as AAT, partial qualification as an accountant or a solid financial background is required. You should also demonstrate self‑confidence, the ability to assert yourself effectively, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
Further Information
This role is offered on a part‑time basis, working 21.9 hours (0.6 FTE), with the option of hybrid working, prioritising campus presence on Tuesdays. The hours can be worked as three full days, with Monday or Friday as a required working day, or part‑time over the week. Please discuss any preferences or circumstances prior to applying.
We Consider Our University as a Diverse, Inclusive Environment
We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups. Our commitments include a Silver Athena SWAN award, a Safer Recruitment commitment, the Armed Forces Covenant, a Disability Confident Leader accreditation, and an autism‑friendly environment.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days for work‑life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension scheme
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family‑friendly workplace
- Excellent reward package recognising the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
Be Well at Bath
- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Legal and Equality Information
Right to Work in the UK – we do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting – we are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias in the assessment process. Personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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Research Accounting Officer in Bath employer: University of Bath
The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant city, the university provides a fulfilling career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
