Project Accountant (Research Grants) – 12m FTC

ACCA Careers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Contribution

30 days annual leave + BH

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant on a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover in Coventry. You will support financial management of research and commercial projects, ensuring grant claims and invoices are accurate and income is maximised while expenditure is fully supported.

You will work within the Research Finance and Performance team, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and maintaining robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in budgeting and forecast preparation.
• Experience in management accounting and project costing.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting on costings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project finances and produce financial reports.
• Analyze variances and highlight risks and opportunities for externally funded projects.
• Prepare and review grant claims and invoices to ensure expenditure eligibility and timely income recovery.
• Maintain strong financial controls through internal and external audit processes and ensure funder compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Project costing

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Spreadsheets

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant on a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover in Coventry. You will support financial management of research and commercial projects, ensuring grant claims and invoices are accurate and income is maximised while expenditure is fully supported.

You will work within the Research Finance and Performance team, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and maintaining robust internal controls.