Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations
Salary: £28,031 to £30,378per annum
PostType: Full Time
ContractType: Permanent
ClosingDate: Wednesday 28 October 2026
InterviewDate: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0201007-4
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Directorate
The University of Bradford is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Finance Officer to support the delivery of an efficient finance business partnering service.
You will support Finance Business Partnering by handling transactions, resolving queries, and ensuring data accuracy, while contributing to a responsive, customer-focused service.
We are looking for a reliable, organised individual with experience in finance or administration, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.
What you will be doing:
- Prepare management accounts and financial reports, budgets and forecasts within agreed deadlines.
- Complete monthly staff reconciliations with analysis of variances
- Analyse financial data and nominal ledger transactions, investigating variances against budget and processing corrections and month-end journals where required.
Qualifications/ experience:
5 GCSEs at Grade A, B or C, including English and Mathematics.
Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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Finance Officer in Bradford employer: University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises academic excellence and student engagement. With a strong commitment to professional development, faculty members benefit from numerous growth opportunities while collaborating with NHS partners and community stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. Located in a dynamic city, the university fosters a supportive environment where innovative teaching and leadership are celebrated.
