Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 R&D Management Accountant - CRF and Income

The closing date is 25 February 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the R&D team as R&D Management Accountant. The post holder will be responsible for management accounting for Clinical Research Facility and any other delegated areas of responsibility encompassing both income and expenditure reporting.

Assists R&D Deputy Finance Manger to prepare appropriate financial reports to set timelines with written analysis / commentaries for the various departmental senior managers enabling them to manage their areas of the business

Main duties of the job

To manage funding apportionment for Clinical Research Facility according to service provided and costing.o To ensure that the period end reports for the directorates are accurate, error free and include all accruals necessary to present an accurate picture of the financial situation of the directorate.o To attend and lead meetings with budget holders for the areas of responsibility.o To assist the R&D Deputy Finance Manager in income reconciliations, based on costing and schedules and ensure timely billing for scheduled income.o To assist with management of income distribution model and reconciliations across various areas within Research and Development.o To assist the R&D Directorate to prepare annual I&E budgets in the correct form and according to timelines.o To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as specified by the line manager.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7540446-B

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital Hampstead

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • Finalist through a recognised professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional part qualified with strong first degree and professional examination results.ignificant experience working in finance

Desirable

  • CCAB qualification
  • Degree

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Proven management accounting or equivalent experience
  • Experience of presenting and explaining financial information

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of the NHS financial environment

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Ability to make use of systems (Eg Excel, Access, Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly the results of such analysis

Desirable

  • Advanced excel skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
  • Flexible and resilient

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • Finalist through a recognised professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional part qualified with strong first degree and professional examination results.ignificant experience working in finance

Desirable

  • CCAB qualification
  • Degree

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Proven management accounting or equivalent experience
  • Experience of presenting and explaining financial information

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of the NHS financial environment

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Ability to make use of systems (Eg Excel, Access, Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly the results of such analysis

Desirable

  • Advanced excel skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
  • Flexible and resilient

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital Hampstead

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital Hampstead

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of R&D office

Natasha Ajraam

natasha.ajraam@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7540446-B

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital Hampstead

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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