Senior Project Accountant
BRIEF OVERVIEW
- Role: Senior Project Accountant
- Location: Warwickshire
- Role type: Permanent
- Salary/Rate: GBPNegotiable DOE
- Working type: On-site working
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join a global engineering consultancy specializing in advanced propulsion systems and related technologies.
The Senior Project Accountant will play a key role in managing financial operations and supporting decision-making within a dynamic, growing engineering consultancy. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role involves overseeing budgets, project accounting, and financial reporting across multiple global entities (US, UK, India).
You'll lead a small finance team, enhance internal processes, and provide valuable insights to the leadership team, contributing directly to the company's success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Own the annual budgets and quarterly forecasting process
2. Prepare monthly management and project accounts (US, UK, India)
3. Consolidate and report on three separate P&L statements monthly
4. Oversee and improve financial databases (e.g., projects, timesheets)
5. Attend monthly project work-in-progress (WIP) meetings
6. Take ownership of project accounting
7. Support business development and progression initiatives
8. Line manage three team members in the finance team
9. Ensure effective internal finance resource use
10. Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
11. Act as a role model for company values and professional standards
12. Adapt to the needs of a growing business
REQUIREMENTS
1. Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE) in CIMA
2. Strong understanding of project accounting
3. Experience in a consultancy or similar project-based business
4. High proficiency in Excel (including VBA programming)
5. Ability to interact with all staff levels, including engineers
DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
1. SQL knowledge
2. Experience with Sage 200
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