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3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pay rate: 15.84 per hour
Our client, a reputable organisation in the research sector, is seeking two Account Assistants to support their finance team in managing research project accounts. This is a three-month contract from mid-April to mid-July 2025, offering a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing and following up on timesheets to ensure compliance with minimum requirements.
- Processing journals, invoices, and other financial transactions within the system.
- Reviewing and amending system deliverables to enhance claims and invoicing controls.
- Assisting with document retrieval for year-end audit preparation.
- Analysing financial reports to identify and correct discrepancies in project accounts.
- Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc administrative and finance-related tasks.
- Proficiency in financial systems and strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
- Confidence in communicating effectively with stakeholders, including senior colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience in research project management within Higher Education is desirable.
- Familiarity with Oracle Fusion systems would be an advantage.
- Duration: 3 months (mid-April to mid-July 2025)
- Pay Rate: 15.84 per hour
- Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
How to Apply
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