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Interim Finance Research Accountant

United Kingdom, City of London, London · Job Posted January 24, 2026
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Job Description

We are hiring on behalf of a world-famous organisation who are expanding their team. They require an Interim Finance Research Accountant at short notice, ideally someone who has extensive post-awards experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with stakeholders to ensure grant applications are correctly costed
  • Report to external funders
  • Produce monthly management accounts
  • Monitor and reconcile project budgets and expenditure
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data

Requirements

  • Understanding of research project funding and budget management
  • Strong IT skills including excellent Excel
  • A collaborative, detail-oriented approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Part qualified CCAB or equivalent

Nice to have

Part qualified CCAB or equivalent

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