This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.
Internal Applicants Only - Finance Assistant
School of Healthcare Sciences
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Student Finance Team within the school of Healthcare Sciences, this role will have a significant impact on the experience of the student whilst studying at Cardiff University.
In this role, you will:
· Deal with a range of financial enquiries from internal and external customers, including staff and students, in a professional manner, establishing their needs and adapting the standard of responses accordingly.
· Manage the expense reimbursement of students, ensuring compliance with the University’s Financial Regulations and School Policies and Procedures.
· Book and facilitate payment for accommodation for students attending practice placements using and informing a database of accommodation options including student feedback and details of placement logistics.
We’d like to hear from you if you:
· Have experience of working in an administrative/finance office setting.
· Ability to deal with requests for information or service, resolving customer issues where appropriate, or being able to escalate where necessary.
· Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload within agreed timelines as set by your Line Manager.
We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.
This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you may spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
Please contact Lisa McIntyre, ([email protected] ), Student Finance Manager for an informal, confidential discussion about the role.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term to 30th November 2026, .
Salary: £25,249 - £26,093 per annum (Grade 3). We do not anticipate appointing this position above Grade 3, point 13, £25,249 per annum.
As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.
Closing date: Friday, 17 July 2026
External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.