Project Accountant

Lancashire  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Project Accountant

A Project Accountant is required to work on a six month contract with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Preston.

This is a 6-month contract with a leading UK Defence Business.

Overview of the Project Accountant contract role

Working as part of a Project Team to report, monitor & manage the project accounts of the DIT&S - Training business area against the budget & latest forecast including a variety of accounting/analysis activities.

Job Description for the Project Accountant

  • Prepare standard regular and ad-hoc financial reports (eg SSR's/CSRs) for management information and reviews, and provide interpretation as necessary, and in line with the month end timetable.
  • Produce accounting/financial forecasts, and analyses in support of the Training monthly Outlook process, including Opportunities & Vulnerabilities, which are fully owned by the Project Manager.
  • Lead the inter-company invoicing process for the Training business and support Project Management in collection of Debt.
  • Support to production of accounts/financial reports for SPV and provision of support re accounting/tax issues - liaising with Overseas Accounting Team/Group Tax.
  • Carry out regular and ad-hoc financial analyses to meet management needs, including investigating variances and assisting in establishing plans to meet budget.
  • Contribute as required to the transition from SAP to LN providing support to associated activities eg data cleanse/contract mapping.
  • Contribute to developing new procedures and working methods to improve effectiveness.
  • Plan, control and deliver assigned projects, and contribute financial support to cross-functional projects/investigations ensuring requirements are delivered to plan.

The role is based in Preston, Lancashire - commutable from Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, Skipton, Stockport, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham with excellent access from Liverpool and Leeds

If you are a Project Accountant looking for a new contract either apply online or please contact Kris Foston on (see below) or phone (see below)

Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.

Outsource. Our People. Your Success.

Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.

We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.

The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.

Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Outsource UK
Published at
01.03.2017
Project ID:
1296935
Contract type
Freelance
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