Project Accountant

Full Job Description

Project Accountant

Permanent

Redhill/ Flexible working

• Responsible for overseeing the financial integrity & contractual obligations of assigned projects
• Work closely with Project Managers to provide financial insight & reporting on the performance of projects
• Distributes monthly reporting tool for capturing project forecast updates, tracks and reviews the returns and ensures the changes noted are in line with the comments provided. Any material improvements/erosions are to be notified to the Senior Project Accounting Manager prior to month end
• Month End – Reviews the WIP Report for accuracy, reporting, analysis and variance explanation for projects.
• Complexity and volume includes joint ventures, reporting in currencies other than domestic, major frameworks and multiple contracts
• Assists with audit requests

 Essential Requirements

• Ability to analyse & interpret data
• Work to tight deadlines and self-audit of own work
• Team player, self-motivated, approachable and good communicator
• Intermediate Excel

You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

Desirable Requirements

• Part qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent financial experience
• 2+ years related experience
• Industry knowledge not essential
• Basic knowledge of Power Query Editor (Excel)
• Basic knowledge of percent complete accounting
• Intermediate technical accounting knowledge

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Accountant looking for new employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.