Research Finance Administrator

Research Finance Administrator 
Location: UK (Remote in the UK) | Type: Permanent| Start: ASAP | Hours: Full-time | Salary: Commensurate with experience 

Trilateral Research is recruiting for a Research Finance Administrator to join our remote team in the United Kingdom. As part of this team, you will provide research and financial administration support for our colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate record keeping and management. 

Who we are 

At Trilateral Research, we build Responsible AI (RAI) products and delivers services that empower organisations to develop and deploy AI responsibly. Our products and services are grounded in over 15 years of pioneering research and methodological innovation. Our award-winning solutions tackle the most complex, sensitive social issues facing our societies today, including child safeguarding, public health improvement and climate action.  

What you will do 

Key responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Support the preparation of timely and accurate financial claims for research projects, e.g. staff expense claims and external stakeholders’ claims. 

• Review, correct and manage all staff timesheets related to research projects and the monthly sign off process.  

• Review the consistency of research staff leave records between internal systems. 

• Set up new budgets in the financial system.  

• Assist with the creation of interim financial progress reports for research projects.  

• Assist with travel related expenses for external parties attending research project events and meetings.  

• In collaboration with the Corporate Finance team, review and file monthly pay slips into auditable files.  

• Input accurate data for grant applications and reporting. 

• Manage the electronic filing of research and financial records and manage shared mailboxes. 

• Support the Research team in planning and hosting meetings and events as required. 

• Over time, develop a comprehensive understanding of financial elements of Funder Terms & Conditions, supported by internal and external training. 

Requirements

What you bring 

Required education and experience 

Essential:  

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.  

• Customer-focused attitude.  

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of the business.   

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and concentration.  

• Ability to work with confidential material and to maintain high standards of discretion.   

• Ability to prioritise and adapt to varying workload, work efficiently and meet deadlines. 

Professional knowledge and technical skills 

Essential: 

• Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook & Teams). 

• Confident in numerical skills.   

• Ability to collate information from diverse sources and compile reports. 

Desirable:  

• Advanced Excel skills.  

• Working knowledge of SharePoint.   

Interpersonal skills 

Essential:  

• NFQ Level 5 or above in relevant accounting/finance/administration course.  

• A mini