Assistant Accountant - Research

City St George’s, University of London; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London seeks a Research Finance Administrator to manage post-award financial administration for research projects. The role involves budget management, income collection, and maintaining project files. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education research administration and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Staff training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in post-award research administration within Higher Education.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and summarization.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets as a business partner to budget holders.
• Ensure timely collection of research income through invoicing and claims.
• Maintain project files throughout the post-award lifecycle.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Experience in post-award research administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Agresso

Job description

City St George’s, University of London is a leading institution in business, practice, and the professions, combining the expertise of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into a single entity.

We encompass a wide range of disciplines including health, business, law, creativity, communications, science, and technology, creating a ‘health powerhouse’ that benefits students, researchers, the NHS, and partners by uniting a world-class health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, offering staff and students access to extensive resources, facilities, and interdisciplinary opportunities.

This merger presents opportunities for significant advancements in healthcare, including treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development, leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

The Research Finance team, part of the Finance Directorate, supports the University’s Research and Enterprise functions, including research administration, commercialization, consultancy, entrepreneurship training, and knowledge transfer.

The primary purpose of this role is to manage post-award financial administration for a portfolio of research and enterprise projects.

Responsibilities

1. Act as a business partner to budget holders, managing their project budgets.
2. Ensure timely collection of research income through invoicing, claims, and funder reporting.
3. Maintain project files throughout the post-award lifecycle.

Person Specification

Ideal candidates will have experience in post-award research administration within Higher Education. They should possess strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and summarization, along with good numerical and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and business partnering skills are essential. Knowledge of accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Agresso is advantageous.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2025 at 11:59pm

Applicants should address the post details and qualities outlined in the Person Specification, providing examples where appropriate. The selection process includes an interview and an assessment/exercise, with further details provided at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and benefits, including staff training and development opportunities.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

Relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid manner, involving both on-campus and remote work, with at least 60% of work time spent on campus. Specific arrangements will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate. All employees will primarily work at City St George’s premises.

Salary range: £34,132 to £41,671 per annum.