Robert Half
Role:
Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Project Accountant to assist them for 3-6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:
- Oversee the financial aspects of all projects, including time bookings and third-party costs, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, most specifically revenue recognition.
- Review all timesheets booked in the project management system to ensure that time is being properly captured.
- Prepare and present financial reports to project managers and other stakeholders, providing insight into project profitability and financial performance.
- Provide management with a clear view of the strengths and weaknesses of their ongoing projects.
- Ensure all project-related financial operations adhere to relevant accounting standards and regulations
- Manage the monthly WIP report to ensure that revenue is accurately recognised.
- Liaise closely with the billing team to ensure that all sales invoices are issued in a timely fashion and that the WIP report is updated accordingly.
- Provide ad-hoc management accounting support to the Financial Controller as and when required, including reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, forecasting, etc.
Profile:
The successful, temporary Project Accountant will either be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification) or be qualified by experience. You will have experience working in a consultancy with strong business partnering experience.
You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.
Client:
Our client are a growing consultancy based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Salary & Benefits:
The temporary Project Accountant role will be paying circa £300 – £350 per day, dependant on experience.
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