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Interim Grant Finance Assistant

London Temporary £175 - £200 per day View Job Description
As an Interim Grant Finance Assistant in London, you will help manage the financial administration of awarded grants within the Not For Profit sector. You will keep grant records accurate and up to date, helping the Accounting & Finance department run smoothly during a temporary assignment.
  • Hybrid working
  • Immediate start

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in London.

Job Description

Interim Grant Finance Assistant duties:

  • Manage the financial administration of funded projects from set-up through to closure.
  • Maintain project information within the finance system and ensure data accuracy.
  • Prepare and post journals, adjustments, and overhead allocations where required.
  • Reconcile project accounts and investigate any variances or discrepancies.
  • Raise invoices and support funding claims in line with grant requirements.
  • Prepare financial reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecast future activity.
  • Provide advice and guidance on project finances and funding regulations.
  • Support process improvements, system developments, and ad hoc finance projects.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to resolve complex financial queries and issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Interim Grant Finance Assistant' should have:

  • At least two years' experience in a post-award research finance or grant finance environment.
  • Previous experience in Not For Profit and Charities
  • Experience using integrated finance systems (Agresso/Unit4 experience desirable).
  • Strong understanding of project accounting and grant management.
  • Experience producing financial reports and reconciliations.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.



Desirable:

  • Experience working with research grants, charitable funding, or public sector funding streams.
  • Knowledge of European Commission (EC) grants or other externally funded programmes.
  • Experience supporting finance system implementations or data migration projects.



What's on Offer

  • Temporary contract.
  • Based in South West London.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Niamh Ryan
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128852
Phone number
+442072692209

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Niamh Ryan
Consultant phone
+442072692209
Job reference
JN-102026-7128852