Vacancy: Project Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location:
UK - Royston

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

As the Project Accountant you will provide accurate and timely financial information to Group, JM IT and specific Programmes for the purposes of management control and to meet reporting requirements for the group, focused on the ERP and Digital spaces.

Johnson Matthey (JM) is a global leader in sustainable technologies that will accelerate the transition to net zero. We're dedicated to creating the sustainable technologies of the future. Using our knowledge of chemistry and its applications, we research, develop and create innovative solutions to make the world cleaner and healthier. Our science and sustainable technologies have a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, chemical processing, cleaner energy resources, catalyst capability and enabling the circularity of critical materials.

Your

responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the month end process for JM IT ERP and Digital spaces. This includes liaising with Cost Centre Managers to prepare accurate accruals and forecasts within the corporate reporting deadlines
• Support project teams with month end reporting, accruals preparation and transaction queries including liaison with PMO team
• Create timely and accurate monthly reports, forecasts, annual budgets, KPIs and variance analyses for the JM IT ERP space, ensuring good presentation and compliance with group standards
• Support and challenge the global businesses on local actual and forecast IT spend and its reporting
• Collect, review and summarise JM IT capital expenditure in the ERP space and liaise with JM IT project managers
• Assist in the review and oversight of the policies, processes and controls around cost management, budgeting and recharges for JM IT, focused on the ERP space including ERP project delivery

Requirements for the role:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Previous reporting experience in a multinational, preferably a matrix, organisation
• Strong IT literacy with a good knowledge of Excel
• Results focused with ability to work to multiple tight deadlines
• Able to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP or JDE preferred

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. Well empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, were self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Were passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.