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Project Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance

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  • A global law firm is seeking a Project Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract, requiring a qualified accountant with experience in cost budgeting and client-facing roles.
  • The role involves creating KPI dashboards, maintaining data, and reporting on variances to both the law firm and clients.
  • Candidates should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as health insurance, pension, and additional holidays including a day off for your birthday.
  • Legal accounting or project management experience is desirable, and applicants should be proactive communicators who can effectively present project costs and milestones.

Your new companyI am currently working with a global law firm that is looking for a Project Accountant to come in and work closely with the business and external client, being the key point of contact. They are looking for a qualified accountant who can take on the fast-paced environment on a 6-month FTC.

Your new role

  • Creating KPI dashboards, reporting on variances and maintaining all data, reporting back to the law firm and client
  • Being proactive and attending all legal meetings insuring all parties are updated on data and costs
  • Responsible for running regular meetings and calls with the client, discussing and presenting all costs, current situation of the project and any key milestones
  • Providing accurate tracking of all fees billed
  • Producing and scheduling reports on all data related to the project, making sure all costs, WIP and variances are accurate

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant with experience in cost budgeting and client-facing
  • Legal accounting/project management is desirable
  • Experience creating dashboards and cost analysis
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft excel
  • Someone who can deal with a fast-paced environment, is a great communicator and can meet tight deadlines

What you'll get in returnAlong with a competitive salary, you will receive benefits including health insurance, pension, well-being voucher and holidays, including your birthday off.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.