Project Finance Assistant 

Cambridge (hybrid - one day home working per week)

£28,000-£32,000 per annum

We are looking for a Finance Projects Administrator to join our client's busy Project Finance Team. This role is integral to the reporting on our projects and requires a candidate who can navigate a complex finance environment with precision and a correct-first-time work ethic. The successful candidate will be adept at communication within a culturally diverse community and will support the finance department with the administration of project cost claims and queries.

• Act as the first point of contact for all project-related queries, coordinating through to resolution.
• Coordinate project submissions and cost claims with international partners.
• Manage project reporting for assigned projects and provide support to the Project Reporting System.
• Understand and apply EC project rules relevant to the projects.
• Validate expense claims from project partners and coordinate the approval of our own project cost claims.
• Track and validate evidence for project travel claims and prepare audit files.
• Offer administrative support during project audits and ensure accurate data entry into EC project portals.
• Coordinate project reporting via the project intranet and support the Finance Team with general finance administration.
• Provide holiday cover for the financial reporting admin team and manage finance post, filing, scanning, and archiving of finance documents.
• Administer the general purchase ledger email inbox and offer first-line support to supplier queries.
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Flexible-hybrid model with weekly office visits required.
• Office presence majority of the time with some flexibility available.
• Business travel may be required occasionally.

• Proficiency in MS Office: Strong skills with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong customer focus with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively.

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Customer focus.
• Self-motivation and commitment to results.
• Innovation and improvement.
• Teamwork.
• Communication and influence.
• Flexibility.
• Planning and organising.

Please apply now for more information.