Full job descriptionProject Accountant
£50000 - £55000
Permanent
Manchester


We are seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated finance candidate to join a successful and well established construction business based in Manchester. The successful candidate will work as a Project Accountant undertaking the below responsibilities:




Main Duties and Responsibilities:


* Build relationships and improve collaboration with program/framework leadership teams & operations and commercial (Commercial assistants & QS) teams. Demonstrating strong understanding of project financial performance and associated key project risks & opportunities.
*Develop and maintain reporting to support business decisions and risk mitigation, key areas being P&L, cash and orderbook. Ensure Management reporting activities are aligned with organization goals and objectives across the sector. Provide accurate and accessible management information for all key stakeholders with a range of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Including clients with accurate spend forecasts for budget management purposes.
*Providing challenge and support as part of the Senior Leadership during project reviews & monthly and quarterly financial reviews
*Achievement of month-end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout
*Timely and accurate completion of budgets and forecasts with comprehensive trend and KPI analysis including management of financial risk and opportunity registers
*Co-ordinate project cash flow forecasts with monthly WIP and debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Support application for payment and end to end O2C activities. Managing the JV bank account and application processes as appropriate.
*Periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods.
*Work closely with key business partners to create and maintain key financial and scenario based models which support strategic business decisions. E.g. key customer/framework bids. Carry out partner and client risk assessments for the division during the tender stage gate process. Rate Management - periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods.
*Manage or co-ordinate end to end O2C, P2P and R2R activities within the area to ensure best practice embedded. Closely support/manage project administration staff.
*Adhoc activities to support work winning or delivery of the area’s strategic and operational objectives.
Key skills and knowledge
*Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or in the last year of study.
*Committed team player.
*Adapt at managing different stakeholders.
*Enthusiastic and motivated
*Open to new ideas and ways of working.
*Flexible under pressure.
*Ability and willingness to grow, learn and develop.
*Strong communicator.
*Knowledge of SAP highly desired
*Analytical mind with the ability to translate detailed and complex information into concise and coherent management information.
*Must be diligent and use own initiative to resolve issues
*Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across the business.
*Willing to learn with resilience





This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant to join a successful construction business.


If you are interested in the role of Project Accountant please do not hesitate to apply today.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003