Project Accountant
- Recruiter
- Aeropeople Limited
- Location
- Cambridge
- Posted
- 23 May 2018
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Project Accountant
We are looking to recruit a Project Accountant to support an increase in long-term projects undertaken by our client.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsibility for all financial aspects of allocated projects; ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, management and reporting of the projects, including consolidation into business unit results on a monthly basis
• Business partnering with associated project teams, providing finance leadership, governance, advice and information to support project managers (PMs) and programme directors (PDs)
• Provide finance leadership at contract and bid reviews, providing insight and information as required
• Occasional supervisory responsibility for finance staff including education and development specifically in project accounting and reporting
• Promoting and operating a comprehensive control environment
• Supporting the project and Senior Leadership Teams in investment decisions and financial risk in current operations and bid work
• Responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations for allocated projects, and driving continuous improvement in month end reporting disciplines
• Awareness and active management of foreign exchange risk
About You:
Key Skills / Competencies:
• Strong technical ability and post qualification experience, preferably with proven experience in the area of long term contract accounting;
• Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes;
• Analysing and presenting complex problems in the absence of perfect information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear and concise thought processes and the ability to lead others to a conclusion;
• Preparation of high quality financial analysis and reports for key internal stakeholders;
• Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to identify and creatively solve problems;
• Working and engaging with non-finance personal and managing differing interests;
• A thorough understanding of foreign exchange currency exposure management and risk mitigation; and
• Experience with staff supervision and providing mentoring in specialist areas.
Experience:
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
Education/Qualifications:
• Educated to degree level
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
The Rewards:
• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension scheme
• Access to a healthcare plan
• An excellent flexible benefit scheme
• Access to a discount scheme which offers substantial savings with a range of retailers, hotel chains, holiday companies etc.
Due to the nature of the business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC (Security Check), Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check (whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency) and, as applicable, a medical assessment. Access to US technical data by employees requires prior Trade Control function approval. Clearance must be carried out against all applicable US export control authorisations.
About Aeropeople:
Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and
commitment not only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to service your career aspirations.
To see our full list of current vacancies, training courses, latest news or to find out any further information about Aeropeople please call the Recruitment team on (Apply online only) or visit our website (url removed)
We are looking to recruit a Project Accountant to support an increase in long-term projects undertaken by our client.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsibility for all financial aspects of allocated projects; ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, management and reporting of the projects, including consolidation into business unit results on a monthly basis
• Business partnering with associated project teams, providing finance leadership, governance, advice and information to support project managers (PMs) and programme directors (PDs)
• Provide finance leadership at contract and bid reviews, providing insight and information as required
• Occasional supervisory responsibility for finance staff including education and development specifically in project accounting and reporting
• Promoting and operating a comprehensive control environment
• Supporting the project and Senior Leadership Teams in investment decisions and financial risk in current operations and bid work
• Responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations for allocated projects, and driving continuous improvement in month end reporting disciplines
• Awareness and active management of foreign exchange risk
About You:
Key Skills / Competencies:
• Strong technical ability and post qualification experience, preferably with proven experience in the area of long term contract accounting;
• Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes;
• Analysing and presenting complex problems in the absence of perfect information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear and concise thought processes and the ability to lead others to a conclusion;
• Preparation of high quality financial analysis and reports for key internal stakeholders;
• Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to identify and creatively solve problems;
• Working and engaging with non-finance personal and managing differing interests;
• A thorough understanding of foreign exchange currency exposure management and risk mitigation; and
• Experience with staff supervision and providing mentoring in specialist areas.
Experience:
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
Education/Qualifications:
• Educated to degree level
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
The Rewards:
• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension scheme
• Access to a healthcare plan
• An excellent flexible benefit scheme
• Access to a discount scheme which offers substantial savings with a range of retailers, hotel chains, holiday companies etc.
Due to the nature of the business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC (Security Check), Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check (whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency) and, as applicable, a medical assessment. Access to US technical data by employees requires prior Trade Control function approval. Clearance must be carried out against all applicable US export control authorisations.
About Aeropeople:
Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and
commitment not only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to service your career aspirations.
To see our full list of current vacancies, training courses, latest news or to find out any further information about Aeropeople please call the Recruitment team on (Apply online only) or visit our website (url removed)