Job Description

Some of the duties include:

• Work with Project Managers and team members to ensure accurate capture of actual costs (internal labour, materials, and subcontract) each month
• Liaising with Project Managers each month to update forecast costs to complete and variation orders
• Calculation of work in progress including preparation and posting of journals into Navision accounting system
• Ensuring timely invoicing in line with contractual project milestones and set SLAs
• Once projects move from Implementation Phase to Business as Usual, implement systems and controls to ensure ongoing capture and reporting of monthly project profitability
• Participate in regular project review meetings and police processes to ensure Project Managers provide / update information as and when required
• Act as the first point of contact for all finance and accounting queries relating to projects
• Develop and produce both internal and external financial reports for projects

Additional duties will include:

• Monthly Management Reporting
• Budget/Forecasting Preparation
• Other typical duties within a finance role including supporting Ledger Clerks in Sales and Purchase Orders

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential: Strong working experience on projects within a financial position i.e., Project Accountant/Senior Accountant etc. CIMA/ACCA qualified and/or equivalent working experience Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel Previous working experience of using Work In Progress and Stock modules of ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics NAV) Good working knowledge of UK GAAP (we currently report under FRS102 with a potential view to move to IFRS) Strong interpersonal abilities to build cooperative working relationships with Project Managers and all staff are prerequisites for the role General: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, detail-oriented, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated teamwork skills Flexibility to work overtime during month/year end close and during ad hoc projects Excellent accuracy and attention to detail