Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Watford Hertfordshire
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
Senior Project Accountant, Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working)
£70- £75kpa, £5k car allowance, Medical Cover, 18 months FTC
Our client, a global leader and an employer of choice in the local area, are looking to add the expertise of a project focused senior accountant to the business.
The key purpose is to provide financial governance, support, and advice to enable strong reporting and accuracy of financial information for the division. The role will support project performance channelled through an excellent service delivery to the wider business.
Key
* Assist and support the team with development and management of the divisions finance team.
* Timely production of accurate insightful monthly management accounts in accordance with accounting policies.
* Management of the divisions results against forecasts and provide variance analysis for leadership team review.
* Preparation, key support, analysis and coordination of the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycle. Production of reporting pack for submission to MD.
* Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations and identification of potential risks/opportunities.
* Ensure financial processes/controls are adhered to and to identify/implement improvements in processes and systems as appropriate.
* Review and challenge project financials at forecast & review meetings, working alongside the project teams to drive the best performance.
* Application of commercial understanding to drive project profitability.
* Overview and review of VAT returns.
* Manage the interim and year-end audit process working with external auditors.
* Provide year end statutory and other information to group finance.
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and have demonstrable experience inline with the above. As this is a contract role, the successful candidate will be available on short notice/ immediately.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy