Finance Project Accountant

Finance Project Accountant

Portsmouth / hybrid

We are partnering a global professional services and solutions business with their search for a Finance Project Accountant to take on a brand new role. A PE backed business, they have a rapid growth trajectory and are looking for an ambitious and career driven, technically strong Accountant to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on the following types of projects which will vary over time:

O Documentation and roll-out of the actuals cashflow reporting process across the R2R teams globally, ensuring effective reporting and controls in place within a complex Group structure

o Working with FP&A and Group Finance Reporting team to design and develop a robust monthly cashflow statement for each of the 5 key business streams and tracker tool to capture movements from ledger to stakeholder reporting

o Developing internal control and governance processes for Balance Sheet reconciliation open item tracking to closure, and identify improvements in overall balance sheet integrity

o Working with offshore finance, working capital teams and R2R, review reconciliation of source to ERP system process, identify cash allocation process improvements, KPI’s and provide coaching to embed internal controls

o Support on accounting aspects of tax projects

• Support the refresh of the IFRS9 ECL provisions across the Group for year-end reporting
• Support the EMEA Finance R2R and Group Finance teams in maintaining a strong external audit interface, audit progress and provision of high quality, accurate deliverables from audit inception to closure on a day-day basis.
• Support embedding an internal financial controls framework across core finance

Person specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) ideally trained and qualified within practice and subsequent post qualification experience gained in a complex international business.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, working experience of IFRS and auditing procedures.
• Excellent analytical and detailed problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying internal control and risk matters to diverse stakeholders.
• Quick to pick things, agile, flexible and highly self motivated with a sleeves rolled up approach. 

The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (1-2 days at their Portsmouth office with occasional travel to the London offices) and free parking alongside a range of benefits.

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