Project Accountant
United Kingdom (Remote)
Umbrella/PAYE only
Role description:
The purpose of this role is to operate in a team environment with a focus on project accounting activities of the full project lifecycle resulting in effective business partnering throughout the business. Operating collaboratively between the technical resources and the wider Finance team. Assist in the effective management of projects through compliance with company procedures whilst delivering best practice and applying Project Management principles. Assist in ensuring the clients business systems are updated and maintained on a regular basis and provide accurate financial information. Ensure that cash management activities are a constant focus with a continuous pursuit of improving cash flow by maximizing billing and debt collection on projects. Drive continuous improvement in the development of Financial Processes and Financial systems. Ensure a superior health and safety perspective in everything the team does.
Reporting to: Project Controller
Role accountabilities:
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
• Project oversight and monitoring in integrated project management software.
• Coordinate with project manager/project director and clients for all aspects of invoicing projects, and issuing of billings in timely fashion.
• Maintain/update project reporting information using Power BI tools.
• Monitor receivables, follow up on collections, and update Collections Module to help forecast timing of invoicing, and estimated collection dates.
• Role requires the applicant be flexible and able to multi-task, as deliverable requirements can change rapidly.
• Participating in monthly project reviews on major projects to ensure the Project is accurately reporting the financials each month and gain an understanding of key concerns the project delivery team has (e.g. agreement of the final contract, delivery of work, resourcing client communication, upcoming variations and amendments to scope as well as any OH&S concerns)
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager
• Ensuring you are familiar and compliant with Healthy and Safety regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Relevant accounting degree
• Post-graduate qualifications an advantage (CPA/CA/CIMA)
• Demonstrated technical, commercial and delivery acumen
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally
• The ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines