Interim Senior Management Accountant

Location: Hertfordshire

Interim Senior Grants Management Accountant Central Hertfordshire | Temporary Assignment | Immediate Start I am currently looking to speak with experienced Grants Accountants / Senior Management Accountants for an immediate interim opportunity with an established research organisation in Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on grants accounting and post-award financial management, supporting a portfolio of funded projects and ensuring accurate financial reporting, control and compliance throughout the grant life cycle.

Key responsibilities and experience will include:
Managing the financial aspects of research grants and funded projects Monitoring grant expenditure against approved budgets Preparing accurate grant and funder financial reports Supporting grant claims, invoicing and income recognition Ensuring expenditure remains compliant with individual funder terms and conditions Reconciling grant accounts and investigating financial variances Producing forecasts and monitoring the financial position of individual projects Supporting project leads and non-finance stakeholders with grant-related financial queries Supporting internal and external audits relating to grant funding Strong financial controls and accurate maintenance of project and grant records Previous experience within a research, higher education, charity, public sector or other grant-funded environment would be particularly relevant.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be advantageous, although candidates who are qualified by experience and have substantial hands-on grants accounting expertise will also be considered. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Grants Accountant, Research Finance Accountant, Grants Management Accountant or Management Accountant who is available immediately or at short notice. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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