Project Finance

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Beamgrid Technologies LTD Full time £29,440 - £29,480 per year

Project Finance & Operations Administrator

Project: EchoNet– Passive RF Echo-Twin Network for Predictive Structural Health Monitoring

BeamGrid Technologies Ltd

Reports to: Founder / Principal Investigator Employment

Type: PAYE Employee (Part-Time) Salary: £2,440 per month

Role Purpose Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote)

Start Date: Immediate

To provide comprehensive financial, administrative, and operational support to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of the EchoNet project in line with Innovate UK funding requirements. The role supports budgeting, expense control, procurement, and reporting activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities


• Maintain the project budget and expenditure records, ensuring costs are correctly allocated and supported by appropriate documentation.


• Assist in preparing and submitting monthly financial reports and claims via the Innovate UK Funding Service portal

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• Record and reconcile expenses, invoices, and purchase orders, ensuring all items are audit-ready and compliant with UKRI guidance.


• Support timesheet management, payroll input, and project cost summaries for internal reporting.


• Oversee procurement and supplier onboarding including obtaining quotations, managing delivery schedules, and maintaining a vendor log.


• Coordinate project milestone tracking, meeting schedules, and operational documentation.


• Assist with final project close-out documentation and archiving financial and operational records for a 6-year retention period.

Required Skills and Experience


• Previous experience in financial administration, project coordination, or operations management within a technology or R&D environment.


• Familiarity with accounting and finance tools (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or Excel/Sheets).


• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to financial and documentary detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

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• Understanding of UKRI or Innovate UK funding procedures is desirable.

Desirable Skills


• Experience supporting engineering, RF, or IoT-related projects.


• Knowledge of public grant compliance and audit documentation standards.


• Awareness of basic HR and payroll administration under PAYE.

Employment Terms


• This is a PAYE position, paid monthly via BeamGrid Technologies payroll.


• Workinghours: upto 136 hours per month(approx.31–32hours per week), within Innovate UK guidance limits (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week maximum)

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• Standard deductions for Income Tax and National Insurance will apply.


• A 3-month probationary period applies; continuation subject to satisfactory performance and project funding.


• All work must be supported by signed timesheets and project activity records.

Compliance Note (Innovate UK)

Labour costs are claimed in accordance with Innovate UK's guidance for non-academic organisations. All payroll costs and supporting records must be maintained in the company's accounting system for audit purposes.

Application Process: Interested candidates should send a CV and short statement of relevant experience to:

Please include the subject line: Finance & Operations Administrator– EchoNet.

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