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Based Bath, 2 days a week in the office. Easy walk from the train station.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of end-to-end management accounts, the accurate reporting of revenue and costs on projects, senior stakeholder communication as well as managing junior members of the team and ensuring all reporting is completed.
This would suit either a commercially focussed accountant who has previous project, management accounting and/or business partnering experience as well as a history of team management.
Key Accountabilities
•Ownership of the end-to-end production of management accounts and accurate reporting of project revenue and costs.
•coordinating in the production of budgets and quarterly forecasting
•Preparing monthly reporting packs and leading the consolidation of discipline results
•Review and challenge project financial risks and opportunities within the project portfolio
•Management of a number of disciplines within the unit, providing direct monthly finance support.
•Working collaboratively with the Project Operations Team
•Presentation of financial analysis and KPIs at monthly Leadership meetings looking to drive value add advice and support
•Preparing month end reports showing consolidated position for senior leadership team
•Financial and Commercial decision support for Unit leaders
•Proactive approach to continuous improvement within all aspects of the role
•Ensure adherence to local finance policies and procedures
Skills & Experience
Required Skills:
•Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Experience of project accounting in a dynamic business
•Experience of board or senior leadership reporting
Desirable Experience:
•Experience of working in a similar industry (engineering/construction) would be an advantage
•Experience of Agresso accounting system would be useful but not essential
•Confident, proactive character, with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations; able to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
•Resilient with excellent communication skills and demonstrable attention to detail.
•Positive and collaborative approach to support and develop relationships with key financial and non-financial stakeholders.
