Accounts Assistant (SC4941)


Accounts Assistant (SC4941)
University of East Anglia
Workplace	Norwich - East of England - UK
Category	Health \| Pedagogy
Position	Regular Employment / Collaborator
Published	10 March 2026
Closing Date	24 March 2026
Log in to your account Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Log in to your account Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register All Departments Finance, Planning and Governance All Departments is a required field Advertising Salary Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum. Vacancy Type Indefinite Function Administrative and Secretarial (SC) Proposed Advert End Date 24 Mar 2026 About the Role: Finance, Planning and Governance Division Accounts Assistant Ref: SC4941 Starting salary from £25,249 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum. Are you detail-driven, curious, and looking to build a career in finance? We have a great opportunity to join the Finance, Planning and Governance Division as an Accounts Assistant, where you will play an important role in helping to keep the University’s financial records accurate, compliant and well-controlled. You will be working with core financial processes such as daily cashbook postings, resolving finance-related queries, investigating suspense items, and supporting key reconciliation and compliance activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, following procedures, and using a questioning mindset to spot errors or unusual activity. If you are interested in building a long-term career with UEA, you will be supported to grow, including gaining exposure to other areas of the Finance function and the opportunity to pursue AAT or other apprenticeships as part of your professional development. You will have a good standard of education, with passes at GCSE and Grades A-C, including Mathematics and English or equivalent qualification, as well as experience in handling financial data with accuracy. Strong Excel skills are essential, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be able to meet all essential criteria as detailed in the candidate brochure. This full-time post is available from 20 April 2026 on an indefinite basis. UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview. Benefits include: 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time). Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave. Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover. Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets. Exclusive shoppingdiscounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible. Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team. Closing date: 24 March 2026 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. Further Information For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Cristen Cameron, Senior Financial Accountant via [email protected] . Candidate Brochure Guidance for Applicants Reward and Benefits Brochure Other jobs like this Similar Accounts Assistant (SC4941) All Departments Finance, Planning and Governance All Departments is a required field Advertising Salary Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum. 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