Research Accounts Administrator Unijobs on behalf of our client, UCD are currently recruiting for a Research Accounts Administrator. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Office or designate, the position will assist in the financial administration of all university research activity in the Research Finance Office. The main duties will encompass the preparation of cost statements and grant claim forms, assisting in the preparation and submission of research funded VAT returns, allocation of income to the correct research accounts, checking research account budgets where staff/students are being appointed to grants, dealing with queries from researchers and funding bodies concerning research activity, provision of research accounting support to the academic staff. Salary Scale for this position is €44,741 - €54,619 per annum and the contract duration is 6 months initially. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Prepare or assist in the preparation of cost statements and grant claim forms Submit all cost statements and grant claim forms on a timely basis Assist in the preparation of research-funded VAT returns Checking project account budgets against student/staff appointments to projects Deal with specific queries from researchers and funding bodies concerning research activity Monitor expenditure on the university's research accounts Ensure research accounts have an up-to-date budget Liaise with funding bodies regarding financial aspects of funded research projects Assist in the preparation of year-end audit files Provide an advisory service to researchers in respect of contract administration Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of research accounting procedures Provide accounting support to academic staff under the supervision of the Head of Office or designate Delegation of certain tasks to other members of staff including staff supervision Other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or designate Mandatory Criteria Experience in accounting/book-keeping Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral Demonstrate administrative and organisational ability, including the ability to manage competing priorities Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and e-mail Ability to work to deadlines and to take decisions Prior experience of working in a role requiring discretion when handling confidential information Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Proven ability to prioritise work High level of accuracy and attention to detail Previous experience of working in a busy and demanding office environment Desirable Criteria Experience in accounting for funded research Pursuing a professional accountancy qualification Knowledge of VAT issues relating to funded research Understanding of the audit process Experience of University accounting system (eFinancials). Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Communication Attention to detail IT Skills Finance