Project Accountant

Project Accountant

6 month FTC - likely to be extended

up to £80k

3 days in London

Big Four background + industry experience essential

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Project Accountant to join a fast paced global business during a period of change and transformation. You will come from Big Four background with at least 2 years industry experience. This role is crucial in providing support to the Financial Controller in completing the accounting and control for the UK/ Overseas entities. It will also include the compliance with statutory requirements, preparation of monthly financial reports, accounting records, variance analysis and ad hoc reporting.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with completing the Balance sheet reconciliations monthly and taking certain General ledgers under control across UK/ Europe and group, ensuring schedules reconcile back to supporting documentation
• Assist with the month end reporting and analytical reviews to understand the movement in balances
• Be able to carry out investigation and analysis work on old balances within accounting system and in general
• Able to conduct the general ledger postings each month for profit and loss and balance sheet accounts, costs, accruals, prepayments
• To review and reconcile intercompany balances within European entities and with the wider group of entities and ensure they net to nil and balance each month
• Able to be the bridge between offshore and onshore team, handling queries, overseeing accruals, prepayments, Fixed asset/Intangible schedules
• Provide ongoing support to the Financial Controller – UK/ Europe and ensure that all compliance, month end and year end deadlines are adhered to
• Overhaul and improve financial reporting, processes, and controls
• Liaise with external auditors and tax professionals as required during the conduct of the audit process
• To assist with the calculation, review and analysis of the ECL /bad debt provision each month and ensure the balance is reconciled to the aged debtors report
• Delivering a high standard of communication and customer service to internal and external customers and colleagues
• Able to assist in ad hoc projects such as VAT, year end audit requests, tax compliance, assisting with the analysis of the aged debtors and creditors reporting

Candidate specification:

• Qualified Accountant from Big Four
• 2-5 years accounting experience (including industry)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise
• Focused on deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to manage team members
• Demonstrated effective written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage change in a positive manner
• Self-motivated and well organised
• Thorough, accurate and strong attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft skills