Do you work in an Accounting Role and have experience in Grant Funding?

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy?

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is recruiting a Funding Accountant based from our Blyth office, to provide financial control and analysis of grant funded projects and ensure that funding regulations are strictly adhered to.

What will I do?

• Manage tight financial control of portfolio of grant funded projects, adhering rigidly to guidelines to minimise risk of clawback. This portfolio could include various funded projects such as, IUK, DLUHC, EU, local Government and Milestone.
• Responsibility for overall funding requirements and as such show a willingness to work closely with various colleagues throughout the business to ensure all project outputs, milestones and KPI’s, including non-financial are delivered.
• Analysis and interrogation of data ensuring guidelines for funded projects are strictly adhered to.
• Production and submission of grant claims including the analysis and production of expenditure evidence. This could include analysis on labour costs, Purchase invoices, analysis of travel system, expenses system and bank statements.
• Work with the project teams, on preparation of forecast budgets and governance of Funded projects and quarterly reforecasting of budgets.
• Work closely with external auditors and build relationships. Full control of IAR’s and ensuring audits are conducted in a timely manner, minimise the risk of queries and clawback.
• Supporting the production of cashflow forecasts for grant funded projects. Liaise with grant funders and Finance to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.

What are we looking for?

• 2-3 years in an accounting role with exposure to revenue recognition advantageous.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and work to funding deadlines.
• Confidence to work with individuals from across the organisation at all seniority levels.
• Team player and self-starter with ability to work with minimum supervision and work proactively using their own initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook software.
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software advantageous.
• Experience of Accruals, Prepayments, Cashflow, P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Ability to interrogate and analyse financial and other data.
• Grant funding knowledge desirable.
• Previous audit experience desirable.

What do we offer?

• Salary up to £37,000, depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus – up to 10% of annual basic salary.
• Hybrid role with flexibility. We support flexible working across our business, so you can work with your line manager to find a solution that fits both the needs of the business and your individual circumstances.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 38 days holiday, including a flexible bank holiday scheme and option to buy 5 additional days per year.
• Double match pension scheme – up to 5% employee and 10% employer contribution.
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave pay.
• Life Assurance Scheme – 4x annual basic salary.
• Healthcare cash plans – claim up to £500 on health costs per year plus access to a 24-hour GP service and 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• BUPA private medical salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discount from over 600 online and high street retailers.
• Electric Vehicle and Bike2Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1,500.
• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+ and an equal opportunities policy.

ORE Catapult values are Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation and Integrity.

ORE Catapult values diversity and inclusion, recognising that varied perspectives are essential for innovation and success. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, and race. We also understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.

As a disability-confident committed employer, we are committed to equality and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria of the job description.

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