Financial Controller / Project Accountant – Home based - £70,000 plus benefits

Ashdown Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international Asset Management company is searching for a Financial Controller or Project Accountant to manage project finance, risk, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with experience in controlling external customer projects and strong analytical skills. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits, with the option to work fully remote or hybrid in London.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of financially controlling external customer projects.
• Proven experience in Accounting, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Process oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of project finances and accuracy of cost calculations.
• Attending project status meetings and monitoring costs.
• Ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Guidelines and local GAAP.

Skills

Financial control of external customer projects

Analytical skills

Process-oriented

Risk management exposure

Education

Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Controller / Project Accountant – Home based - £70,000 plus benefits

A highly successful, international Asset Management company are looking for a commercial Financial Controller or Project Accountant / Senior Management Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the CFO and leading a small team you will be responsible for the management of all project finance, risk and claim management and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.

Please note – this role can be fully remote (home based) or hybrid in the London office.

Key responsibilities

• Management of project finances; ensuring the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations and of project finances
• Attending commercial project status meetings; creating forecast and cost monitor accordingly
• Invoicing according to project progress and contractual terms and ensure proper payment allocation
• Ensuring compliance with FRG (Financial Reporting Guidelines) and local GAAP requirements
• Assess, respond, monitor, report, and escalate all financial and commercial risks, e.g., calculation, tax, insurances, currency
• Ensures compliance with relevant tax regulations, e.g., PATAC, NCM, PE management (tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts)
• Ensures proper handling of bank accounts including petty cash, if applicable

Required experience

• Experience of financially controlling external customer projects
• Proven experience in Accounting and Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
• Process oriented person with strong analytical skills
• Exposure to risk management is an advantage

The salary on offer for this role is up to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits.