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Project Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
£180 - £250 per day
Closing date
Sep 25, 2020

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Job Role
Management Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This is a newly created role to assist the business implement a solid and robust suite of controls and processes for Projects across the organisation.

Client Details

My client is a large Public Sector organisation based in Cardiff going through massive transformational change

Description

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join a large Public Sector organisation in Cardiff going through significant transformational change

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the implementation of the Project Accounting process across the organisation in accordance with the Global Design Principles handbook
  • Work with Project Manager to set up adequate project Master Data
  • Ensure project time is correctly recorded in a time recording system and interfaced into project ledger/accounting system
  • Ensure all project costs are captured correctly
  • Work with Project Manager and Finance Business Partner in setting up project budgets and costings
  • Work with Project Manager to monitor spend against projects, and assist in following the purchase order process
  • Work with Finance Business Partner and Project Manager on project forecasts
  • Perform month end routines for project costs e.g. post journals for accruals
  • Assist Finance Business Partner when required to report on project profitability/variances to project managers and management
  • Work with Project Manager and close out projects on project completion, following capitalisation rules
  • Make recommendations to Finance and Project Management on process improvements

Profile

Technical skills:

  • Technical Project Accounting experience
  • Proven skills in problem solving
  • Experience of all Microsoft Office products (Excel to a minimum of intermediate level)
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines with conflicting demands
  • Excellent communication skills using business and technical language to all levels where appropriate
  • A flexible and reliable approach to deal with a constantly changing working environment

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years gained in a Financial Accounting position in a Finance section, either in private or public sector.
  • CCAB qualified accountant

Job Offer

an initial 6 month assignment

Salary up to £220 per day PAYE or £250 per day Umbrella co

home working from day 1

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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