Location: Bristol, Hybrid working 2 days on site per week
At NCC, we’re a world-leading innovation organisation helping businesses turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. We work at the heart of UK industry—bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing—supporting organisations of all sizes to develop, scale and deliver advanced technologies across the full product lifecycle.
We’re looking for a detail-driven and collaborative Management Accountant to join our Finance team, focusing on grants and audit activity. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our grant-funded programmes are accurate, compliant and well managed – while working closely with teams across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
- Owning end-to-end grant claim processes, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
- Managing calculations, reporting and reconciliations for grant-funded activity.
- Partnering with project, PMO and finance colleagues to improve the accuracy and efficiency of grant processes.
- Supporting external audits, acting as a key contact for auditors and providing required information.
- Producing grant rate calculations (labour, equipment and overheads) in line with funder requirements.
- Monitoring grant spend and providing regular updates to budget holders.
- Delivering monthly reconciliations between the General Ledger and grant claims.
- Providing wider support across Finance, including statutory audit activity and ad hoc reporting.
What we’re looking for
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Experience working with large data sets to produce accurate financial outputs.
- Strong analytical skills with a "right-first-time" mindset.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance or working with auditors.
- Confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams.
- Organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
- Experience in a project or grant-funded environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365 F&O)
- Please refer to the full JD attached for the full role responsibilities.
What do we offer in return?
Hybrid working, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
Closing date for applications 23:59 Sunday 27th September -
We see your future in ours.
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Management Accountant Grants & Audit employer: NCC – Innovating for Industry
Join a pioneering team at our new large structures innovation centre on the Isle of Wight, where you will not only contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering projects but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With competitive benefits including annual salary reviews, private medical insurance, and a generous pension contribution, we are committed to fostering your growth into leadership roles while you make a meaningful impact in advanced manufacturing. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
NCC – Innovating for Industry Recruitment Team
