Interim Research Project Accountant

Research Project Accountant OpportunityHays are working with a leading higher education institution to recruit an experienced Research Project Accountant for an urgent interim contract.This role will suit an individual with previous experience supporting research programmes, grant-funded projects, or complex project accounting environments.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 stakeholdersWhat 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 desirableWhat'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 requirementIf you have research accounting experience and are available for a new interim contract, please get in touch today.

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