Interim Research Project Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Producing monthly WIP reporting across a portfolio of research projects
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts
• Supporting grant-funded and externally funded research programmes
• Preparing financial reports for stakeholders and project managers
• Analysing project costs, income and funding streams
• Supporting month-end reporting and project reconciliations
• Providing financial insight and business partnering support to project stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Previous Research Project Accounting or Project Accounting experience is essential
• Strong understanding of project reporting and financial analysis
• Experience working with grant-funded projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Previous university or higher education sector experience is highly desirable

What's on Offer?

• £200-£300 per day DOE
• 6-month contract
• Hybrid working with only 20% onsite requirement for the right candidate
• Opportunity to support a varied portfolio of research projects
• Immediate requirement