Project Accountant

Recruiter
Eden Brown Synergy
Location
Naphill
Posted
20 Jun 2018
Closes
20 Jul 2018
Job role
Accountant
I am working with a Defence client based in High Wycombe who are looking for a Security Cleared Project Accountant for an interim period for 6 months.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying £348.75 - £465.00 Umbrella (The role is in-scope of IR35)

The role:

Work within the project team on a day to day basis - provide direct link between project and Air's TPMO and Finance Team.

* Agree and validate financial baselines for Workstream in consultation with Business Finance Manager.
* Develop robust financial assumptions for projects, which are owned by the project team and recognised by Business Finance Managers (including the Transformation Programme Management Office (TPMO) finance manager).
* Work with TPMO finance manager to identify and address 'double-counts' with other projects.
* Ensure financial assumptions are phased in line with key project milestones.
* Develop financial tracking reports for project, aligned with RAF and TPMO artefacts.
* Monitor financial performance of the project on a monthly basis against the baseline & targets.
* Ensure savings are captured and validated with Business & Finance Managers (BFM) (including TPMO finance manager) on a monthly basis.
* Identify and capture financial risks and issues for the project: feed into project lead, Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and BFMs accordingly - and vice versa, highlighting external risks/pressures and capture impact on project outputs.
* Attend and input into TPMO sessions with the project team.
* Provide coaching and upskilling to the project team to improve financial awareness.
* Carry out wider financial analysis to identify additional opportunities for financial savings.
* Co-operate with Air Command in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
* To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with Air Commands equal opportunities policies.
* To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.

Qualifications & skills:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ICAI, ICAS, CIFA, CIMA, ACCA)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel & MS Projects.

Please only apply for this post if you hold current Security Clearance (SC or DV).

Closing date & time: Friday 22nd June @ 11.00am

Thank you

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Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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