3-6 month interim finance role (to start ASAP) New Interim Opportunity - Research Accountant - to lead on financial accounting and reporting of the university''s financial activities Start Date: September 2025 Temporary contract role (3-6 months) Full-Time or Part-Time ConsideredCharles Maidment from the Hays Senior Finance Interim Team has recently partnered with a well-known UK university to appoint an interim financial/reporting accountant on a temporary basis, starting in September 2025 for 3-6 months, while the organisation try to source a new permanent hire. About the roleWe''re looking for a Research Accountant to join our team to take the lead on the financial accounting and reporting of the university''s research activities. You''ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial management, compliance, and insightful reporting, while also acting as a trusted business partner to Research Institutes and Core Research Facilities.Your responsibilities will include:Monthly accounting of research costs and preparing quarterly/annual accountsProviding research income and overhead estimates for departmental planning purposesOffering advice to financial and non-financial stakeholders, building strong working relationshipsMaintaining detailed reports, supporting external returns (e.g. HESA), and ensuring accuracy of dataActing as Finance Business Partner for Research Institutes and Core Research Facilities, supporting budget planning, financial monitoring and overhead calcula