Grants and AP Administrator

The Digital Catapult Finance Team has an opening for a Grants and AP Administrator to join our team based in London near King’s Cross/St Pancras. The Grants and AP Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Grants Team in the claim reporting process to a variety of funders, notably DCMS, UKRI and the European Commission as well as providing administrative assistance to the wider Finance Team. The role represents a fantastic opportunity to actively learn and build your career in the world of grant claims management and submission working in a leading edge, fast paced organisation in the digital technology sector.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

Grant Claims

• Assist with the quarterly grant claim process by collating, analysing and organising the required financial evidence. Liaise with project partners to collate and chase information necessary for claim submission.
• Liaise with Auditors to coordinate and gather information needed for quarterly project audits.
• Maintain the electronic filing for all grants. Provide assistance and contribute to the monitoring of grants including updating relevant databases and spreadsheets.

Finance

• Manage a range of administrative tasks including financial support to Project Managers, creating new suppliers and sending across purchase order details.
• Processing invoices, expenses and credit cards and posting the accrual, reviewed by the Senior Accountant.
• Creditors aging report.
• Support the wider Grants Team in improving administrative processes and documentation while also assisting the Finance Assistant and wider Finance Team.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will require prior work experience within an administrative role, previous experience in the grants area is desirable but not essential.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised, ability to prioritise time effectively within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Driven with a willingness and determination to learn new systems. Confident PC Skills.
• Self-starter, self-confident with a can-do, flexible attitude. Team player who is also able to work independently / autonomously.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Deadline for Applications:18th September 2024

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!