Project Accountant

A Project Accountant position for a global development consultancy business in London. The Project Accountant will play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting process of the business' projects and analysing their profitability.

Client Details

My client is a growing global development consultancy business based in London.

Description

The key responsibilities of this Project Accountant position include:

• Provide financial support for large bids within the portfolio, costing proposals, compiling budgets, budget narratives and acting as the single point of contact for any financial queries; ensuring commercial viability and maximising gross profitability for the business.
• Ensuring proposals are budgeted in compliance with sponsor guidelines and criteria
• Review the sales pipeline and work with the Business Development team to increase accuracy.
• Work closely with financial and project colleagues in supporting Project Managers by providing timely and accurate financial information and guidance as necessary.
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful management and project accounting and ad-hoc information to the Project Managers and Directors.
• Ensure month end reporting deadlines are met for financial and project reporting.
• Ensure invoicing schedules are up-to-date and invoices are raised as per contract to maximise cash benefits.
• Systems review: review and improve project accounting systems, payment order and authorisation systems, invoicing, expenses and reconciliation.

Profile

The successful candidate for this Project Accountant position will display the following:

• Part-Qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA with significant experience.
• Strong IT skills, with an ability to implement new technologies across the business.
• Proficient with Xero, Sage, Receiptbank is desirable
• An interest in International Relations and global development.
• Organised, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.

Job Offer

This position provides career progression, a competitive salary with study support included, the chance to travel and the chance to join a fast growing business which plays a role in making positive change in the world.