Research Finance Administrator

Job Purpose

To provide a key communications point which offers advice and resolutions regarding a range of research related financial matters to Budget Centre staff (including Academic, Academic Related, and Professorial).
Provide financial management and administration relating to research grants and contracts including costing and pricing applications, processing offers and maintaining appropriate systems records, invoicing sponsors in accordance with contracts, handling regular correspondence and dealing with queries.
Assist, with supervision, in ensuring that the production of annual budgets and accounts for activities within the specified areas is both timely and accurate for inclusion within Management Information and Annual Accounts. Provide accountancy and administration support to senior members of the Team.

Person Specification

• Relevant previous experience within accountancy or financial environment is essential. Some formal relevant training such as AAT or other Finance/Business qualifications preferable.
• Excellent general computer skills, particularly spreadsheets Experience of Excel, Coda and Business Objects would be an advantage. Ability to organise varied workload and work to strict deadlines. Good communication skills both written and verbal.