Assistant Research Accountant
Short info about job
Company: University of Surrey
Department: Finance
Salary: £26,495 to £30,688 Per annum + Benefits
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1502 6452789
Fax: +44-117 3181884
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Detail information about job Assistant Research Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy
The post holder will be responsible for the financial administration of a portfolio of research grants and contracts and will provide financial advice and information to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the management of their awards and contracts.
They will also be responsible for the production of all management information, data and analysis required to support the University’s budgeting, planning and forecasting processes in respect of the grants and awards in his/her portfolio.
The post-holder will represent the University in dealings with external sponsors including production of claims and periodic reporting and will co-ordinate any audit requirements arising from grants under their administration. The role requires engagement with PIs, Business Finance Managers, University management and other finance/administrative staff in the provision of advice and guidance around the management of individual grants and the financial impact of the performance of awards in the portfolio.
The University of Surrey is amongst the highest achieving universities in the United Kingdom, having been awarded the Times/ Sunday Times University of the Year Award for 2016. Ranked 4th in The Guardian league table for 2017, 11th in the complete University guide and the recipient of three Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. This has positioned Surrey for even greater success in the future.
In addition to salary you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement and excellent development opportunities. Benefits package includes generous salary package, award-winning pension scheme, child care assistance and discounted membership to our world-renown Surrey Sports Park.
For more information please contact Simon Peacock (Post Award Research Manager) at [email protected] or Sarah Gillies (Research Accountant) at [email protected].
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