Job Description

Supports the finance-related work of the business unit and ensures accurate reporting and effective financial management of commercial data.
You can expect to:

• Work alongside project teams to provide contract analysis, supply performance reports on a timely basis and respond to ad-hoc finance queries and requests for support.
• Manage timely billing and receipt of income in accordance with client contracts, including submitting claims.
• Input into business unit financial accounting as required to support project lifecycle.
• Help to maintain accurate and timely reporting of monthly management accounts by ensuring appropriate accounting and analysis.
• Track project expenditure and its supporting evidence and help ensure appropriate functioning of the related finance processes.
• Support and manage periodic expenditure verifications audits on international projects.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package including variable pay (bonus), share scheme and buying and selling annual leave.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You will be working towards an accountancy qualification – no specific institute requirement.
• Knowledge and experience of finance procedures and processes.
• Experience working with external funders desired, including European Commission.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills an essential requirement.
• Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate independent judgment and an effective team member, productive with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.