Senior Project Accountant
#1515363_509985 FM Finance Greater London Permanent £60K- £80K / Year
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* Assist and support the Senior/Finance Business Partner with development and management of the Operating Unit Finance team
* Timely production of accurate insightful monthly management accounts in accordance with Skanska internal and International accounting policies
* Management of the Operating Unit’s results against forecasts and provide variance analysis for leadership team review
* Preparation, key support, analysis and coordination of the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycle. Production of reporting pack for submission to MD and SFBP.
* Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations and identification of potential risks/opportunities
* Ensure financial processes/controls are adhered to and to identify/implement improvements in processes and systems as appropriate
* Review and challenge Project Financials at Forecast & Review meetings, working alongside the Project teams to drive the best performance
* Application of commercial understanding to drive project profitability
* Overview and review of VAT returns, PSA and other tax returns (with Accountant)
* Oversee the control recharges to contracts (and JVs where applicable)
* Ensure the JV process with other operating units runs smoothly with good oversight
* Manage the interim and year-end audit process working with External Auditors
* Provide year end statutory and other information to Group Finance
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