Research Accountant

We are looking for a Research Accountant for our client a well known Educational Institution to work 35 hours per week until February 2026.

Main Purpose of Job

·        Provide line management oversight, including staff supervision, workload planning and allocation.

·        Manage a Research Accounts Funding Team with approx. 5 direct reports

·        System review, upgrade, development and implementation         

·       Liaison with Internal and External Auditors

·       Budget Preparation and Management

·       Act in a professional manner in accordance with university policies, procedures and processes

·       Lead or be part of project teams and process & efficiency reviews

·        Any other duties as assigned by line management or the Bursar

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•        Financial, Management, Pension and Research Reporting

•        Staff management and development.

•        Review, upgrade, develop and implement financial systems.

•        Liaise with Internal and External Auditors.

•        Prepare and manage budgets.

•        Act professionally and in accordance with university policies, procedures and processes.

•        Lead or contribute to project teams and process/efficiency reviews.

•        Carry out any other duties assigned by line management or the Bursar

Skills Required:

•         Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).

•         Minimum of three years' recent relevant post-qualification experience.

•         Proven ability to operate at management level within a large, complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.

•         Proficiency in at least two of the following in a large and complex organisation:

o        Financial Accounting (income, expenditure, payroll, pensions)

o        Management Accounting (financial modelling, forecasting)

o        Project Management (budget management and reporting)