An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Research Accounting Officer to join a leading London-based university within its Research & Innovation Services team. This role plays a key part in the financial management of research grants, ensuring projects are managed effectively in accordance with funder terms and conditions.
You will act as a key financial business partner to academics and Schools, providing professional advice and support across a portfolio of research grants. This is a highly collaborative role, covering grant reconciliations, financial reporting, income management, funder requirements and supporting Principal Investigators throughout the lifecycle of their research funding.
Role Information:
Job title: Interim Senior Research Accounting Officer
Department: Research & Innovation Services
Day rate: £220 - £250 including Holiday pay via PAYE
Location: South West London
Working pattern: 3 days on site
Key Responsibilities:
Research Finance Business Partnering
Provide a professional and proactive business partnering service to academics and Schools across a portfolio of research grants.
Provide updates, advice and guidance to academics regarding the financial management of their research funding.
Liaise directly with research funders and coordinate requests from Principal Investigators.
Work with research collaborators on multi-party research grants.
Research Grant Financial Management
Undertake regular financial reconciliations across research grants.
Ensure research projects comply with funder terms, financial regulations and contractual requirements.
Set up new research projects in collaboration with the Research Support Services team.
Manage exchange rates relating to international research grants.
Income, Reporting & Audit
Ensure timely invoicing and receipt of expected research grant income.
Prepare and submit accurate financial reports to research funders in accordance with funding terms.
Ensure timely collaborator payments, invoicing and rep...
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