Project Accountant

Job Description

Working for this exciting innovative and entrepreneurial business which is a provider of interdisciplinary architecture, urban, and interior design firm with 85 years of experience, it is dedicated to excellence in design with a sustainable approach to community development.

FP & A PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Create, update and reconcile projects, providing relevant documentation

Reporting for UK corporate operations

Take responsibility for overall UK financial reporting/budgeting

Liaise with Project Managers regarding project cash flow and profitability margins

Weekly update of Project Finance reports and reconciliation

Assist with Monthly Financial Review with project team

Provide the business with project analytics and reporting tools

Developing monthly rolling forecasts, using an integrated excel model;
Undertake a project to develop and roll out improved and consistent excel based management accounts across all projects
Support / challenge the Commercial team on commercial decision making
Provide accounting support for tenders and bids for new projects
Scope, develop and conduct a (light) Internal Audit process across the projects

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Ideally part qualified, AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and with circa 2-3 years relevant experience
Must have transparent approach to delivering output which stands the test of scrutiny
Confident with financial principles and ability to check for completeness and accuracy of information presented
An eye for detail with good knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Ability to review processes and systems with a view for continuous improvement
Analytical and inquisitive mind with ability to simplify financial data for non-financial colleagues
Ability to work to agreed deadlines and quality
Highly organised and able to manage conflicting priorities
Good inter-personal skills and is able to build effective relationships across the organisation
Flexible individual and team player with willingness to adapt to changing environment