We're recruiting on behalf of a large public sector organisation in their search for a Claims Officer. An exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work within a respected public sector organisation, supporting the delivery of high-quality services and effective public value through strong financial and grant management. The role: Manage post-award financial administration of externally funded research projects, ensuring timely and accurate submission of claims and invoices. Identify and address ineligible expenditures and cost variances to ensure compliance with funder requirements. Prepare and submit invoice requests to support accurate financial tracking and timely receipt of payments. Provide pre-award support by preparing accurate and comprehensive budgets in line with funder guidelines and internal policies. Assist with budget reviews and change requests, ensuring alignment with funding conditions and internal procedures. Collaborate with finance teams to integrate research project finances into broader financial systems and processes. Support the implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, and administrative systems that meet audit and funder requirements. Foster strong working relationships with colleagues and funding bodies to support smooth financial management and ensure accurate project reporting. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: Level 4 or *equivalent (HNC) and administrative experience. OR 2 A levels (or equivalent) and administrative experience. OR 5 GCSEs including Maths & English language or equivalent and extensive administrative experience. AND Practical experience of working in a financial reporting and / or management role, within a finance department. AND Have experience of financial reporting and / or management of a range of grants/contracts to include interpretation of rules and experience of the preparation and submission of claims. What's in it for you?: Salary: £34,500 per annum. 37 days annual leave. Hybrid working. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at m.hami. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: Grants verifications grants officer public sector verification Grants Claims Financial claims Benefits: Work From Home 37 Days Holiday hybrid working