Job Description

Grade 5 Salary Range 27,319 - 31,236 per annum (Incremental progression)
Full Time, Indefinite
Agile working (blend of home and office based).
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University's Finance Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for managing the institution's financial affairs.
As an Accounting Assistant you will assist in the production of financial management and information and aid the Finance Business Partner in delivering customer-focused financial support the Faculty/Service to which you are designated.
The successful candidate will be AAT qualified (or working towards) and have experience in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and excellent Microsoft skills are essential.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
Flexible working
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of 170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at
Bame
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click the 'Apply' button above.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Adam Bayliss . Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 7 December 2025
Interviews will be held on: 16 / 17 December 2025
Grade 5 Salary Range 27,319 - 31,236 per annum (Incremental progression)

Skills Required