Finance Assistant (109490-1225) in Coventry

About The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Donna Davies, Management Accountant at D.K.Davies@warwick.ac.uk.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the finance team that supports the University’s Estates office. We are seeking an ambitious, passionate individual to offer finance support to our teams that sit within the Estates department.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

About You

With a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail, you would be part of a team that manages the payment process.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to study AAT. Previous experience of using SAP software would be desirable.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement including Christmas closure and bank holidays, savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

About The Department

The University Finance Office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long‑term sustainable financial platform required for future growth.

Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

The role is campus based but staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. During the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.

About The University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965, ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

Closing deadline: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

We remind applicants that application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline; we will only consider applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net).

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

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Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.