Assistant Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R09167 |
Summary
UWE Bristol is one of the largest universities in the South West and one of the largest employers in the Bristol region. We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Finance, Estates and Corporate Services team (FECS), working closely with colleagues across the University and gain valuable experience in a large organisation.
The Finance Business Partnering team with FECS provides financial reporting, review and advice to the University’s Colleges and Professional Services, working closely with leaders in the Colleges Service leaders so helping them and the University to make decisions on provision of outstanding teaching and research, to plan future development and activities, whilst meeting the financial and other challenges that the Higher Education sector faces.
Assistant Finance Business Partners (AFBP) are an integral part of the team. The work is much more than budgeting and reporting. The AFBP is imaginative and supportive as the Colleges and Services seek to further their high-performing, values-driven reputations. The position is ideal for those seeking varied experience and careers in large, complex organisations, knowing that they are supported by a strong team of finance staff at various stages in their own career development.
This is a full time position, working 37 hours per week.
About you
You hold an appropriate current professional accountancy qualification (at least AAT qualified) or able to demonstrate significant experience operating at this level. You seek to take this opportunity to apply your knowledge in a varied business partnering role. You are confident speaking with senior leaders, encouraging in your management of colleagues, collaborative in working with others and innovative in proposing new, improved ways for UWE to meet its aims.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus. FECS has adopted a hybrid way of working and therefore we look forward to seeing you on campus 2-3 days a week, at least. Exact days will be agreed with your line manager; some flexibility will be helpful to meeting business needs.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Right-to-Work requirements:
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge cost
The Finance Business Partnering team with FECS provides financial reporting, review and advice to the University’s Colleges and Professional Services, working closely with leaders in the Colleges Service leaders so helping them and the University to make decisions on provision of outstanding teaching and research, to plan future development and activities, whilst meeting the financial and other challenges that the Higher Education sector faces.
Assistant Finance Business Partners (AFBP) are an integral part of the team. The work is much more than budgeting and reporting. The AFBP is imaginative and supportive as the Colleges and Services seek to further their high-performing, values-driven reputations. The position is ideal for those seeking varied experience and careers in large, complex organisations, knowing that they are supported by a strong team of finance staff at various stages in their own career development.
This is a full time position, working 37 hours per week.
About you
You hold an appropriate current professional accountancy qualification (at least AAT qualified) or able to demonstrate significant experience operating at this level. You seek to take this opportunity to apply your knowledge in a varied business partnering role. You are confident speaking with senior leaders, encouraging in your management of colleagues, collaborative in working with others and innovative in proposing new, improved ways for UWE to meet its aims.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus. FECS has adopted a hybrid way of working and therefore we look forward to seeing you on campus 2-3 days a week, at least. Exact days will be agreed with your line manager; some flexibility will be helpful to meeting business needs.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Right-to-Work requirements:
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge cost
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