Research Finance & Contracts Officer

Research Finance & Contracts Officer Hybrid | Southampton Science Park £17.12 - £19.51 Asap Start 6 Month Contract Multiple Positions (Both Full Time and Part Time) Are you an organised finance professional with strong…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £17.12 – £19.12/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 August 2026

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Research Finance & Contracts Officer

Hybrid | Southampton Science Park

£17.12 - £19.51

Asap Start

6 Month Contract

Multiple Positions (Both Full Time and Part Time)

Are you an organised finance professional with strong attention to detail? Join our Finance & Contracts Team and help support the financial management of high-profile health research programmes.

In this varied role, you'll review financial reconciliations, manage project payments, administer contracts and contract variations, and act as a key contact for researchers, funding bodies, and partner organisations.

What you'll do

Review and approve project financial reconciliations.
Manage payment schedules and resolve financial queries.
Coordinate contract and contract variation processes.
Analyse financial information and maintain accurate records.
Build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.What you'll bring

Experience in financial administration or a similar role.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in research finance, grants, contracts, or programme administration while contributing to research that makes a real difference.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

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