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Job Title: Assistant Project Accountant
Location: Swansea
Department: Finance/Accounting
About:
A reputable leader in innovation, delivering high-quality services and solutions to clients. Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Accountant to join the finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting the financial management of multiple projects and gaining exposure to various aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial tracking and reporting for a variety of projects. You will assist in the preparation of project financial statements, monitor project budgets, and ensure compliance with financial policies. Your ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage accounting tasks will contribute to the success of our projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Accounting Support: Assist in maintaining and tracking the financial aspects of various projects, including managing project budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports for projects, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and budget vs actuals reporting.
- Invoice and Payment Processing: Ensure the timely processing of project-related invoices and payments, verifying accuracy, and ensuring alignment with project budgets.
- Accounting Entries: Perform general accounting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records for projects.
- Cost Control: Monitor project costs, identify discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions to ensure project budgets are adhered to.
- Project Documentation: Maintain proper documentation for all project-related transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Finance, and other departments to ensure project accounting processes run smoothly and efficiently.
- Audit Support: Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by providing necessary financial documentation and reports.
- SAP ERP: Use SAP ERP to track and report on project financials, including entering costs, generating reports, and supporting project-related financial processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience: Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on project accounting or financial administration.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in SAP ERP and other accounting software (ERP systems such as Oracle or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.
