Interim Grant Finance Assistant

About the company

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

Your tasks

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.

• 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.

Requirements

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.

Other

Job Offer

• Temporary contract.
• Based in South West London.

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.