Assistant Management Accountant

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries.

We are hiring an Assistant Management Accountant to support the Finance Team with accounting and reporting for GMG operational finances and DHSC award finances. The postholder will assist in a wide range of areas of finance from preparing reports and processing transactions to assisting answering queries from diverse sources and maintaining process documentation.

Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and an ambition to follow a career in finance. The role is heavily weighted toward financial planning & analysis in a project and contract context. Great communication skills and ease with business partnering is therefore highly desirable. Experience of working within a finance department and/or in a grant management environment would be an advantage. 

Key accountabilities:

• Assessing funding applications against pre-defined eligibility criteria and supporting finance contract negotiations
• Analysing financial data to create timetabled and ad-hoc reports
• Finance contract monitoring, including payment profiling, maintaining schedules in a timely manner, and resolution of data quality issues
• Timely and reliable response to queries from programme staff, contractors, customers and other stakeholders on financial aspects of applications and funded research
• Effective business partnering to obtain relevant information for forecasting purposes
• Assisting research funding and committee expense payment processes as required
• Maintenance of Excel-based tools, relevant accounting schedules and systems
• Opportunities to support a varied range of internal finance processes, projects and continuous improvement activities
• Ad-hoc support to finance management and any other reasonable tasks required by line management

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Criteria 

• Degree in Finance or currently pursuing AAT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with accounting systems and processes is advantageous

Behaviours and Competencies Required

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective, trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, flexible, and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and independence in completing tasks
• Capable of anticipating workload fluctuations and adapting to evolving business needs, particularly during critical periods
• Confident and accountable, with the ability to inspire confidence in others
• Embraces change with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility, with excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills 

Salary & Benefits 
£32,000 to £33,700 per year 
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan

NB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices in Twickenham worked as 2 to 3 days per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. 

Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group. 

NB: Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 14th July. 

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LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.