Description
Project Accountant - Aerospace
A Project Accountant is required to work on a twelve month contract, with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Preston.
This is a 12-month contract with a leading UK defence business.
Overview of the Project Accountant contract role
My client currently have a requirement for resource to support Accounting activities across its UK Support and Aero International businesses.
Working as part of a Project Team to report, monitor & manage the project accounts of the Aero Training business area against the budget & latest forecast including a variety of accounting/analysis activities.
Key skills required for the Project Accountant
- Good IT and spreadsheet skills; good working knowledge of all relevant software financial packages
- Ideally CIMA qualified but open to other qualifications.
- Able to communicate financial information legibly and succinctly to individuals and groups outside the function
- Able to identify, in standard areas, problems and trends which are likely to cause future problems/issues
- Broad knowledge of corporate issues and developments, and business terminology, procedures and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of other functions, particularly Commercial & Project Management
- Strong analytical skills; and knowledge of relevant analytical techniques eg Variance Analysis, NPV.
The role is based in Lancashire - commutable from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, Skipton, Stockport, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham with excellent access from Liverpool, Lancaster and Leeds
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