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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) · 17 hours ago

Project Accountant (Reporting and Compliance)

positionWallingford
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money£39K/yr - £41K/yr

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute focused on environmental challenges. The Project Accountant will lead UKRI grant reporting, ensuring accurate financial submissions and collaborating with project managers to enhance financial project management processes.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver UKRI grant reporting
Act as UKCEH’s lead for UKRI grant reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of Financial Expenditure Statements (FES) via the Joint Funding Service portal
Co‑ordinate and schedule all UKRI reporting activity
Serve as the primary contact for audit documentation, managing queries from auditors and research councils on UKRI grants
Provide backup cover for JeS submissions and administration
Work collaboratively with the Project Reporting and Compliance Lead through weekly progress meetings
Review cost statements for a range of external funders, such as UN and UNEP projects, ensuring clarity and compliance
Prepare funder reports where required e.g. UNESCO projects, and support the EU Reporting Lead as needed
Schedule and deliver financial project reviews using existing tools, working closely with senior Project Accountants
Develop and embed a formal project review framework, including start‑up reviews, pre‑closure checks and risk‑based scheduling
Empower Project Support Officers for perform reviews by enabling a consistent, standardised approach to project reviews
Collaborate with Project Accountants to create clear, tailored reporting templates for a variety of funders
Support the rollout of key finance policies, such as subcontracting and project manager finance task notes, helping to strengthen best practice across UKCEH

Qualification

Accountancy qualificationUKRI grant managementExternal funder reportingFinancial systems experienceExcel skillsCollaborationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Accountancy training or qualification - trainee, part or fully qualified (we'll also consider alternative professional qualifications or non-qualification based relevant experience)
Experience with UKRI post‑award grant management, including familiarity with JeS or the Joint Funding Service
Proven experience in external funder reporting and audit processes
Strong financial systems experience (Workday desirable) and excellent Excel skills

Benefits

27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure
10% employer pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant)
Peer reward and recognition scheme
Dental insurance, gym/fitness discounts, retail discount portal
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
24-hour, 365-day support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues and much more...

Company

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

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The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a world-leading independent research institute, carrying out excellent environmental science with impact.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GBR
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.ceh.ac.uk/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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