About the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us. At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere. We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference. In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.
Role Summary
Scope of the role: The Project Accountant will support the Finance Business Partner and wider programme teams in the financial management of donor funded programmes across multiple funding streams. The role will focus on project accounting, financial monitoring, and donor reporting, whilst ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The postholder will play a key role in improving and strengthening project accounting processes to support greater accuracy and consistency across the function.
Key Responsibilities
* Support day-to-day financial management of projects and maintain accurate financial records
* Review project accounting processes and identify improvements and efficiencies
* Monitor spend versus budget and provide variance analysis
* Provide month‑end programme accounting and reporting
* Prepare donor reports and support audit requirements
Person Specification
* Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident working with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
* Hands‑on approach with strong understanding of best practices
* Strong Excel skills, including experience using formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis tools
Required Experience
* Recognised finance/accountancy qualification
* Previous experience in a finance, project accounting, or management accounting role
* Experience within the non‑profit, charity, or donor funded sector would be advantageous
Legal & Closing Information
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Closing Date: 2026‑06‑13
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