Our client has a temporary position for a part time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initialy expected to last 2 months. You will be working 22.5 hours per week, 4.5hrs per day worked Monday to Friday and is office based.
This is a finance administrative support role within the team that will include the production of invoices and claims, the collation of evidence (e.g. signed timesheets, supporting documentation etc.) and other key operational support, especially where these are in relation to audit requirements set by customers and sponsors.
- Liaise with the project manager to determine if deliverables have been met and if financial milestones can be invoiced on a timely basis.
- Calculation and preparing claims in advance of announced deadlines and referring to the agreement and any underlying terms and conditions as appropriate.
- Review all project financial transactions on a regular basis to identify any items that are unallowable and report these to the project manager in a timely manner.
- Collate all supporting evidence as required by customers or sponsors when submitting claims and invoices (e.g. signed timesheets, expense claims, procurement evidence, purchase orders, supplier invoices etc.).
- Process all other miscellaneous invoicing as requested.
Preparing and submitting claims and invoices to customers and sponsors on a timely and accurate basis. Monitoring the completion of timesheets, printing timesheets and obtaining relevant signatures. Preparation and production of all miscellaneous project invoicing as requested. Maintenance of the Finance Department contract records. Filing of completed claim paperwork.
Requirements
- AAT qualification (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate relevant prior work experience
- An in depth understanding of double entry book keeping
- At least 2 years experience in a large complex organisation or a Higher Education institution
- Excellent Microsoft skills in Office range (MS Word, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to use MS Excel at an intermediate level
- Ability to read and understand the legal requirements of a contract are required to ensure that cost claims can be correctly calculated in accordance with the grant agreement
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