"Finance Officer (General Ledger)"

We are seeking a full-time Finance Officer (General Ledger), who will be a key member of the Finance team at the Engineering Science department. You will primarily be responsible for period-end processes, and monitoring and reconciling a variety of activity run through the department’s general ledger cost centres. This will include research facilities, workshops, conferences, donation and trust fund accounts, and suspense accounts.

About The Role

Working with the support of the Management Accountant, this role supports the department by maintaining accurate and efficient processing, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the accounts, and enabling timely financial information to budget holders and other stakeholders.

About You

You should hold full or part-qualification e.g. in AAT or ACCA (those part-qualified will be supported with their training where possible). You should have experience of spreadsheets, databases and financial software packages, ideally Oracle. Relevant financial management experience with significant experience in an accounts office is essential.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sunil Karki (Sunil.Karki@eng.ox.ac.uk).

For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Only online applications received before midday on 6th March 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, supporting statement (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.