Grants Advisory Services Associate

Si Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Tees Valley seeks a Grants Advisory Services Associate to kickstart or advance a career in advisory and finance. You'll work directly with clients, undertakе grant audits, and provide expert guidance on funding applications. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, is proactive, and has good IT abilities, particularly in Excel. AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications are preferred. This role offers mentorship, study support, and a pathway into senior advisory roles.

Benefits

Study support for professional accountancy qualifications

Real-world experience working directly with clients

Clear pathway into senior advisory roles

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Training in leading accounting and reporting software

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• AAT / ACA / ACCA qualified or working toward is desirable.
• Experience in audit or grant-related work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to undertake grant audits.
• Prepare grant applications and ensure compliance.
• Provide expert guidance throughout the grant process.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing abilities

Good IT skills, particularly Excel

Proactive and flexible

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

AAT / ACA / ACCA qualified or working toward

Tools

Excel

Job description

Grants Advisory Services Associate

Location: North-East / North Yorkshire

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you looking to kickstart or advance your career in advisory and finance? Join our Grants Advisory Services team and help clients unlock funding opportunities to bring their projects to life.

The Role

You’ll work directly with clients, undertaking grant audits, preparing applications, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance throughout the grant process. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop key advisory skills, and work with modern tools in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel
• Proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities
• AAT / ACA / ACCA qualified or working toward (or equivalent experience) is desirable
• Experience in audit or grant-related work is a plus

What We Offer

• Study support for professional accountancy qualifications
• Real-world experience working directly with clients
• Clear pathway into senior advisory roles
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Training in leading accounting and reporting software

Key Skills You’ll Build

• Grant advisory and assurance expertise
• Report writing and communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Confidence in client-facing work

Take the next step in your career and join a team making a real difference for clients.