Finance Assistant - Purchasing (Part-time)

University of Oxford - Radcliffe Department of Medicine - MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

About the role

As Finance Assistant (Purchasing) for the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations within the Institute. 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 Institute.

In this dynamic and pivotal role you will hold general responsibilities, including accurately processing and recording routine financial transactions in accordance with University financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Additional purchasing responsibilities will include ensuring that purchase requisitions are completed, accurate, and processed promptly. You 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 some relevant experience in financial administration. Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are also essential. Experience using Oracle Financials and holding AAT qualification 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 February 10th, 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 25th February 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 members 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 criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.