Summary: The role of Project Accountant at an industry-leading organization in Tewkesbury involves managing program finance and supporting bid work from a financial perspective on a 6-month contract. The position requires adherence to established financial controls and processes while providing financial analysis and support for projects. The accountant will report to the Finance Director and collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate billing and compliance with financial reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that projects and programs adhere to established controls and processes.
• Maintain and update project performance analyses to ensure understanding of project financials within the Project Management community.
• Apply a consistent methodology across all programs regarding contingency, risk, and milestones.
• Support relevant bids by preparing financial analysis and applying financial acumen.
• Work with the finance team to ensure correct billing and application of transactions to relevant projects and programs.
• Provide support for periodic external and internal audits, from project overview to financial reports and reconciliations.
• Adhere to all financial reporting requests and deadlines related to transactions and reporting driven from projects.

Key Skills:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Strong understanding of program finance management.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance teams and project management.
• Knowledge of financial controls and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary (Rate): 80,000

City: Tewkesbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance