Project Accountant

Overseeing the financial components of designated projects, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Working closely with project managers to monitor costs and performance, offering critical insights for informed decision-making.

Client Details

Our esteemed client, an engineering firm based in Portsmouth, is eagerly expanding its team with the addition of a skilled Project Accountant. Renowned for their commitment to innovation and excellence, this firm plays a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge projects within the engineering sector. With a dynamic work environment and a dedication to fostering professional growth, joining their team presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in project accounting.

Description

Project Accountant:

* Conduct an independent assessment of project or group performance, offering sound financial guidance and maintaining robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Evaluate processes to ensure the implementation of effective financial controls.
* Provide valuable financial services to project teams, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting to meet business unit and group requirements.
* Monitor financial performance rigorously, offering objective challenges where necessary, and reconcile financial reports to source ledgers for data integrity.
* Proactively review and enhance processes and procedures to meet evolving financial control standards.
* Foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues promptly to meet project timelines.
* Offer financial support for complex project matters and make decisions with significant impacts on project performance.
* Provide a helpline for internal and external stakeholders and offer coaching to non-finance staff on related topics.

Profile

Project Accountant:

• Project accounting experience
• Project Lifecycle Management (LCM) Process
• Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC)
• Finance Governance requirements including financial control framework
• Commercial awareness required e.g. to support bid process
• Identifying risks and opportunities on the project
• Strong analytical/problem-solving/decision-making skills
• Ability to analyse data to support management decision making

Job Offer

• £38k-£45k DoE
• Flexible working
• 37 hour week
• 25 days holiday + Bank
• Pension Scheme
• Share Scheme
• Employee Incentive Scheme