Full job descriptionChalk Hill Group are supporting a growing and well-established organisation in Winchester with the appointment of an Assistant Project Accountant on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join the team at an interesting time, initially providing support across the day-to-day finance and billing administration functions, with the potential to become increasingly involved in project accounting as the business continues the implementation of a new system.
Key Responsibilities*Manage a portfolio of projects from a financial perspective.
*Monitor project budgets, fees, WIP and profitability.
*Prepare project financial analysis, monthly commentary and WIP reporting.
*Produce fee projections and support the monthly billing process.
*Raise, review and issue invoices, including resolving billing discrepancies and producing credit notes where required.
*Liaise with Project Managers and Job Runners regarding aged WIP, billing and project performance.
*Maintain accurate project and financial data within the project management system.
*Monitor timesheet compliance and ensure accurate time is captured for billing.
*Review fee agreements, contracts and billing requirements for new projects.
*Produce project and fee-related management reports.
*Support continuous improvement of finance and billing processes.
*Provide guidance to project teams on financial management and the relationship between timesheets, billing and income.
About YouWe’re looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar billing, project accounting or finance role, ideally within professional services.
You’ll ideally have:
*Strong billing and project accounting experience.
*Good understanding of WIP and project financial reporting.
*Excellent Excel skills and experience using finance/project management systems.
*Strong numerical and analytical skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
*Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders.
*A proactive, organised and flexible approach.
*Good understanding of VAT and tax matters.
Relevant accounting qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
The Opportunity*Winchester-based with occasional London travel.
*Opportunity to gain broad exposure across billing, project accounting, WIP and management reporting.
*Join a collaborative Finance team within a well-established and growing professional services
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