Senior Research Grants Finance Partner

Islington Working; Tooting; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a Senior Research Accounting Officer to lead post‑award financial administration for a portfolio of research and enterprise projects. You will act as a business partner to budget holders, delivering expert financial support to City St George’s researchers and Schools.

You will have extensive experience in a similar role, ideally in higher education, with strong customer focus, communication and problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with the

Qualifications

• Provide post‑award financial administration for a portfolio of research and enterprise projects.
• Experience in higher education sector is desirable.
• Strong customer focus, planning and prioritisation, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide post‑award financial administration for a portfolio of research and enterprise projects in the University.
• Partner with budget holders to manage project budgets and financial governance.
• Ensure timely collection of research income through invoicing and funder reporting.
• Ensure researchers are paid according to the terms and conditions of grants.
• Utilise the Agresso system for financial processes and reporting.

Tools

Agresso system

Job description

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a Senior Research Accounting Officer to lead post‑award financial administration for a portfolio of research and enterprise projects. You will act as a business partner to budget holders, delivering expert financial support to City St George’s researchers and Schools.

You will have extensive experience in a similar role, ideally in higher education, with strong customer focus, communication and problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with the