Finance and Research Support Administrator

Role Description

Department

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) at the University of York is recruiting a Finance and Research Support Administrator to support the day- to-day finances and pre and post award functions of the research department working within a small administrative team.

CRD is an academic research department (https://www.york.ac.uk/crd) that specialises in and is at the forefront of evidence synthesis and health technology assessment. Our systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects span a broad range of health and public health areas. They provide best evidence to inform policy and practice decisions and are underpinned by a programme of methodological development and commitment to knowledge exchange.

CRD is a friendly and supportive workplace that is part of a wider health and social care research community within the University of York. We embrace hybrid and flexible working patterns, enabling staff to work partly remotely (within the UK) according to the requirements of the role. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture where we can all be ourselves.

Role

You will work closely with the Departmental Research Support and Administration Manager and another Finance and Research Support Administrator and be the first point of contact for research staff.  You will be delivering a high-quality administrative service supporting research applications and the monitoring of budgets in terms of income and expenditure.  This will include providing specialist financial support and advice on application procedures and eligibility criteria for research grants, coordination with collaborators and working with specific costing tools.  You will provide pre and post award support, liaising with other academic departments and professional services at the University and with external funders and collaborators and proactively coordinating processes.  You will provide post-award support to the Principal Investigators, setting up budgets, proactively monitoring grant expenditure, staff charges and accurate forecasting.  You will support the Departmental Research Support and Administration Manager in maintaining accurate data that informs our forecasting and planning. You will support the transactional finances of the department, including journal entries, processing and reviewing expenses, purchase orders, sales invoices, conference and event payments.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Level 3 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include A levels. Please view the full list.) We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• AAT Technician level accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
• Good mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Good working knowledge and extensive experience of financial systems and processes
• Proven skills and ability for managing budgets, forecasting and production of finance and management reports
• Ability to work independently and prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team and collaboratively with other teams
• Gather, analyse, interpret and report data/information
• Use digital technologies including google spreadsheets and applications and/or Microsoft Office

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Vanda Castle (vanda.castle@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork