Our client has a temporary position for a full time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initially expected to last 3 months. The role is hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with at least seven years experience in a large complex organisation or Higher Education institution. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of enabling , delivering and assuring in their day to day duties. Responsible for assisting in evaluating and updating the financial business processes with regards to research accounts monitoring and claims. Requirements CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant At least seven years experience in a large complex organisation or Higher Education institution Staff management experience Use of large Finance systems Significant experience of using Microsoft Excel to analyse and report on financial data Monitoring of performance against budget in relation to significant funding or contract monitoring or other ..... full job details .....