Interim Project Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Interim Project Accountant, where your expertise will support the Finance team in enhancing project performance and financial reporting. This pivotal role involves collaborating with budget holders, maintaining project integrity, and presenting key financial insights to leadership. With a strong emphasis on independent work and team collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading organization with the potential for permanent placement. If you're driven to influence financial outcomes and improve processes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting and financial performance reporting.
• Proficiency in financial KPI interpretation and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance to budget holders for decision-making.
• Maintain project accounting integrity and prepare sales invoices.
• Report key financial performance to Senior Leadership.

Skills

Financial KPI Calculation

ERP Systems Experience

Task Prioritization

Process Improvement

Team Collaboration

Financial Communication

Job description

Sheridan Maine is collaborating with a prominent organisation on the South Coast, seeking an experienced Interim Project Accountant. This role is pivotal within the Finance team, offering essential support and guidance to aid in planning, predicting, and presenting periodic project and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with budget holders, providing guidance and advice on financial issues to aid in key decision-making.
2. Set and maintain integrity and controls of project accounting by establishing approved project financial performance targets.
3. Maintain project, contract, and cost data, and prepare and control contract-related sales invoices.
4. Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely results for periodic orders, revenue, and profit trading.
5. Adopt appropriate revenue recognition policies for long-term contracts.
6. Support bid phase reviews, offering advice on rates and profit application, cash-flow, and financing costs.
7. Prepare general ledger journals for monthly accounts, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and key cost accruals records.
8. Assist in the valuation and control of assets, stock, and work in progress.
9. Provide periodic reporting to present key financial and operational performance to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Ability to calculate and interpret relevant financial KPIs and experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Confidence to challenge existing processes and willingness to adapt.
• Skills in developing relationships and processes to drive performance.
• Self-Driven; capable of working unsupervised, under own initiative, with the drive to influence and improve project reporting and performance.
• Proficiency in presenting and communicating financial information.
• Ability to work in a team, develop empathy with colleagues, and understand their roles and priorities.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Drive to influence and enhance project reporting and performance.
• Strong team player with empathy and understanding of colleagues' roles.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading organisation, with the potential to transition to a permanent position. If you have the skills and experience outlined above, Sheridan Maine invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Poole, Dorset.