Research Project Accountant OpportunityHays are working with a leading higher education institution to recruit an experienced Research Project Accountant for an urgent interim contract.This role will suit an individual with previous experience supporting research programmes, grant-funded projects, or complex project accounting environments.Key ResponsibilitiesProducing monthly WIP reporting across a portfolio of research projectsMonitoring project performance against budgets and forecastsSupporting grant-funded and externally funded research programmesPreparing financial reports for stakeholders and project managersAnalysing project costs, income and funding streamsSupporting month-end reporting and project reconciliationsProviding financial insight and business partnering support to project stakeholdersWhat You''ll NeedPrevious Research Project Accounting or Project Accounting experience is essentialStrong understanding of project reporting and financial analysisExperience working with grant-funded projectsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong Excel and financial systems experiencePrevious university or higher education sector experience is highly desirableWhat''s on Offer?£200-£300 per day DOE 6-month contractHybrid working with only 20% onsite requirement for the right candidateOpportunity to support a varied portfolio of research projectsImmediate requirementIf you have research accounting experience and are available for a new interim contract, please ..... full job details .....