Senior Finance Assistant - Treasury
Date: 7 Sept 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant - Treasury Reference: 211 Department: Finance - Group Accounting and Treasury Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Standard working hours 36.5 per week. Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026, 11:59PM. Full time Salary Range: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum |
About the Role
For informal queries about the role, please contact Viv Smith, Head of Finance (Treasury), at V.J.Smith@warwick.ac.uk.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Assistant. The post is in the Treasury and Financial Control Teams providing support to the Head of Finance (Treasury), the Financial Controller and the Finance Operations Manager.
You will be monitoring the University's investments and investment income as well as aiding in cashflow forecasting and assisting in banking administration. You will also be involved in helping to manage risk by assisting with Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer procedures.
The role has great potential for you to provide valued support across the Treasury and Financial Control functions. Work will be interesting and varied and you will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision as appropriate.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold an Association of Accounting Technician qualification (AAT) or part CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent). You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of financial activity, experience with finance systems (ideally SAP), be highly proficient in the use of Excel and have strong organisational and communication skills. Post holders will be expected to work independently and with minimal supervision.
The Finance Office can support progression towards a full accountancy qualification and applications are encouraged from people both at the early career stage keen to forge a career in Finance and those who have worked in the industry for some time.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
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.
As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.
The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in 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.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date of Monday 21st September 2026.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
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