Claims Officer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation in Belfast is seeking a Claims Officer to manage financial administration for research projects. The role involves preparing budgets, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and supporting financial tracking. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in financial reporting within a finance department.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Level 4 or equivalent and administrative experience required.
• Experience in financial reporting and management of grants/contracts.
• Practical skills in preparing budgets and claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award financial administration for research projects.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements for claims.
• Prepare and submit invoices and budgets according to guidelines.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Administrative Experience

Budget Preparation

Compliance Management

Grant Management

Education

Level 4 or equivalent (HNC)

2 A levels or equivalent

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a large public sector organisation in their search for a Claims Officer.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work within a respected public sector organisation, supporting the delivery of high-quality services and effective public value through strong financial and grant management.

The role:

• Manage post-award financial administration of externally funded research projects, ensuring timely and accurate submission of claims and invoices.
• Identify and address ineligible expenditures and cost variances to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit invoice requests to support accurate financial tracking and timely receipt of payments.
• Provide pre-award support by preparing accurate and comprehensive budgets in line with funder guidelines and internal policies.
• Assist with budget reviews and change requests, ensuring alignment with funding conditions and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with finance teams to integrate research project finances into broader financial systems and processes.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, and administrative systems that meet audit and funder requirements.
• Foster strong working relationships with colleagues and funding bodies to support smooth financial management and ensure accurate project reporting.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Level 4 or *equivalent (HNC) and administrative experience.

OR

• 2 A levels (or equivalent) and administrative experience.

OR

• 5 GCSEs including Maths & English language or equivalent and extensive administrative experience.

AND

• Practical experience of working in a financial reporting and / or management role, within a finance department.

AND

• Have experience of financial reporting and / or management of a range of grants/contracts to include interpretation of rules and experience of the preparation and submission of claims.

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: £34,500 per annum.
• 37 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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