Research Assurance Accountant

4 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to specialise within Research Assurance at the University of Bristol. Based within the Research Centre of Excellence, the Research Assurance & Analysis team provides assurance to funders and external stakeholders with regards to research grant management and you will play a key part in delivering initiatives to champion this.

As Research Assurance Accountant you will underpin the Research Assurance team’s activities by managing certain areas of responsibility and supporting the Finance Business Partner. This role is a great opportunity if you are looking to expand your managerial skills and gain experience in Research Finance for a higher education organisation delivering internationally renowned research.

You will join a top-ranked UK research university, offering a hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and flexible working arrangements. Benefit from attractive perks and a generous pension scheme. Embrace our inclusive culture, join diverse staff networks, and become part of a supportive community.

What will you be doing?

  • You will manage a team of two Research Assurance Assistant Accountants, as well as one Finance Assistant.
  • Overseeing the external audit, internal compliance reviews, and due diligence processes conducted by the Research Assurance Assistant Accountants.
  • You will work closely with the Research Finance Analysts to improve our data and develop our reporting and information offering.

You should apply if

  • You have an aptitude for working in a financial environment and proactively using initiative to seek solutions to complex problems.
  • You can analyse data and take decisions on the correct accounting treatment.
  • You either have an AAT qualification or have been educated to degree level. Alternatively you can demonstrate the equivalent experience.
  • You should have excellent communication and Excel skills, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term until 23/05/25

School/Unit: Finance

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 19th May 2024

Interviews are anticipated to take place on the 28th May 2024

For informal queries, please contact Anna Worrall, anna.worrall@bristol.ac.uk

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£37,099 to £41,732. Grade I, per annum

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