Research & Innovation Project Accountant

Research & Innovation Project Accountant
£42,149 to £48,835 per annum (Grade 8)
Canterbury, Kent
Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Sunday 31 October 2021, Interview Date: Wednesday 24 November 2021
Reference: CSF-344-21

Are you a qualified accountant, with a strong background working at a strategic and operational level in either financial or management accounting?  Do you have a comprehensive understanding of current accounting policies and standards, including HE/FE SORP, and VAT regulations? If so we would welcome your application for the Research & Innovation Project Accountant.   

The Finance Department aims to provide, in a cost efficient, professional and timely manner, services that allow the University to meet its statutory financial obligations and internal financial management objectives. 

Leading and actively managing the Research & Innovation Accounts team, you will be responsible for the post-award financial and project management of externally funded research & innovation projects.   In this post you will be responsible for the effective and efficient handling and reporting of research & innovation project finances on behalf of the University, ensuring that funds are maximised for the purposes for which they were obtained. 

As Research & Innovation Project Accountant you will:

• Ensure strong financial control of all research and innovation projects, ensuring that income, expenditure, provisions, debtors and creditors are correctly recognised 
• Provide financial information relating to research for external returns and work closely with Research & Innovation Services to ensure that research & innovation finance is fully integrated into wider processes
• Act as liaison between the Finance Division and Research & Innovation services (RIS), working closely with the Head of Research & Innovation Support and Governance 
• Provide strategic support to the Financial Accounting Manager regarding matters relating to Research & Innovation financial and project management. 

To be successful in the role you will have/be:

• Professionally qualified (CCAB or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a financial or management accounting role in a complex organisation working at a strategic and operational level
• A comprehensive understanding of current accounting policies and standards, including HE/FE SORP, and VAT regulations, coupled with experience of all aspects of financial management and financial reporting
• An understanding and/or appreciation of the HE sector and the key challenges and strategic issues facing research and innovation in a HE environment 

Please visit our website to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, interviews may take place remotely.