Senior Accountant

Senior Project Accountant - 18 month FTC
Hertfordshire, hybrid (3 days a week in office)
£50,000 - £60,000 + car /EV + Bonus & benefits

The Company

This profitable international construction group, operates through several key operating divisions and specialises in the design, planning and maintenance of some of the world’s most iconic infrastructure. Enjoying continued growth in recent years, the business has ambitious plans to capitalise on this success. As a result of an increasing number of large projects, the group is currently seeking a new Senior Project Accountant on an 18 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Project Accountant

• Assist the Finance Director with development and management of the Finance team
• Timely production of accurate insightful monthly management accounts
• Management of results against forecasts and provide variance analysis for leadership team review
• Preparation, key support, analysis and coordination of the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycle
• Production of reporting pack for submission to MD and FD
• Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations and identification of potential risks/opportunities
• Ensure financial processes/controls are adhered to and to identify/implement improvements in processes and systems as appropriate
• Review and challenge Project Financials at Forecast & Review meetings, working alongside the Project teams to drive the best performance
• Application of commercial understanding to drive project profitability
• Overview and review of VAT returns, PSA and other tax returns
• Manage the interim and year-end audit process working with External Auditors
• Provide year end statutory and other information to Group Finance

Skills & Attributes of the Senior Accountant

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting practices
• Experience in project accounting would be highly advantageous but not essential
• Exposure to the construction industry or a project environment would be desirable

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Ref: BHJOB3543_5804