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Interim Project Accountant
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Research Project Accountant Opportunity
Hays 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 stakeholders
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What You'll Need
- Previous Research Project Accounting or Project Accounting experience
- 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
- 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
If you have research accounting experience and are available for a new interim contract, please get in touch today.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Previous Research Project Accounting or Project Accounting experience
- 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
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