Regional Accountant
We are proud to be recruiting for a fast-growing, market-leading business in Bath. The successful candidate will be a key addition to an already established finance team. This role will be bringing a blend of both statutory and management accounting skillsets together. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of end-to-end management accounts, the accurate reporting of revenue and costs on projects, as well as supporting junior members of the team with other month-end BAU and ad-hoc tasks. Responsibilities include: • Preparation and control of monthly management and project accounts • Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts • Hold regular finance project reviews for assigned portfolio, acting as a business partner to provide guidance and challenge to project performance • Review of debtors to manage risks for project portfolio • Knowledge of project and operational risks and opportunities within the region and project portfolio • Working collaboratively with the Project Operations Team • Financial and commercial decision support • Presentation of financial analysis and monthly financial commentary to project Leadership teams • Liaison with other Group and Regional finance teams • Control and management of allocated regional cost centres • Quarterly WIP reporting for project portfolio • Point of contact for financial issues within project portfolio • Compilation of any ad hoc reports, presentations and information requests • Ensure adherence of local finance systems and processes • Meeting financial deadlines for your project portfolio • Proactive approach to continuous improvement within all aspects of the role We are looking for someone with the following attributes: • Resilient with excellent communication skills and demonstrable attention to detail. • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; the ability to set up and maintain supporting financial systems. • Highly organised with the proven ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. • Confident, proactive character, with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations; able to work unsupervised and use own initiative. • Positive and collaborative approach to support and develop relationships with key non-financial stakeholders. Required Experience: • Experience of having operated at a similar level of responsibility, providing technical accounting and financial information along with guiding and supporting strategic and tactical decision making. Desirable Experience: • Experience of professional services or engineering/construction industry would be an advantage • Experience of Agresso accounting system would be useful but not essential • Experience of Deltek Vantagepoint would be an advantage but not essential Required Qualifications and Accreditations: • Qualified / Exam Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA
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