Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU

As Finance Assistant (part-time 0.5 FTE) for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVMed), you will play a key role in managing the Division’s financial operations. As a core member of our friendly team of Finance professionals, you will be responsible for ensuring financial transactions are processed and recorded accurately, and provide a comprehensive purchasing service to University administered research groups and core staff within the division.

In this dynamic role, your responsibilities will include checking purchase requisitions to ensure they are completed in accordance with University financial regulations, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for the preparation and processing of invoices for payment. The Finance Assistant will ensure swift resolution of queries and potential procurement issues that may arise from both suppliers and users.

About you

You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), and hold proven experience of working in an administrative environment. Excellent communication and organisational skills, including the ability to proactively organise your workload and prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines, are also essential. Experience using the Oracle Financial system, and experience of academic/general administration within a Higher Education or related environment will be an advantage.

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted online. You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria for the role.

Please note that only applications received before midday on April 13th 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on April 22nd 2026.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Sponsorship and Right to Work
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa Certificate of Sponsorship under current UK and Immigration legislation. Therefore, the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine will not be able to sponsor individuals for their visa application. We welcome applications from all, but before applying, please review if you have other options to independently obtain the right to work in the UK.

185709 Finance Assistant Job Description (649.1 KB)

Contact: Melissa Fanous | melissa.fanous@cardiov.ox.ac.uk
Vacancy ID: 185709
Closing Date & Time: 13-Apr-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 4
Salary: £28,437 - £32,108 per annum