About us

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community. We are committed to develop individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline.

About the role

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is looking for a competent Finance Officer to provide day to day transactional financial administrative support to staff and students.

The postholder will be responsible for administering all financial transactions within the department ensuring these are processed promptly, accurately and in accordance with UCL’s Financial Regulations. They will also assist in the administering of data for research grant funding proposals, providing figures and statistics as requested.

The postholder will assist in financial decision making of the Line Manager, through provision of reports and statistics as required, and will act as a first point of contact for general financial enquiries.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Systems (MyFinance & Axiom)

Financial Processing & Procurement

Research Grant & Funding Administration

Financial Reporting and Planning

General Finance Administration

Customs Duties

Line management of the Finance Administrator

About you

Applicants should be educated to A Level (Minimum of 2 at grade C or above), or equivalent, and have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (Including Mathematics and English Language) or equivalent, or having acquired relevant experience in managing financial processes. They will have proven experience of providing effective financial support in a complex organisation, including the experience of online financial systems such as UCL’s Finance Information System, MyFinance.

A good knowledge of Excel, including the ability to understand and use numerical formulas, is required. The successful applicant will possess a high level of numeracy, with the ability to understand and interpret figures and statistics, and undertake standard calculations such as V.A.T. They should have knowledge of financial processes and regulations associated with general financial administration. The ability to prepare and co-ordinate accurate financial reports for a variety of uses is also essential.

Applicants should show a commitment to customer focus and the need to provide an efficient, professional and effective service to the many users and contacts both internally at all levels of the organisation and externally.

Experience of working within a Higher Education or similar research environment is desirable.

Application Details:

Application closing date on 26th June 2026 at 23:59

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button at the top or bottom of the advertisement

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page

Please upload a cover letter with your application outlining how you meet the criteria in the person specification

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance