Placement Student - Project Accounting

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a Placement Student in Project Accounting to join our Finance team at the Craigavon headquarters. You will support the project accounting reporting capability for the Almac Clinical Services unit, collaborating with Business Projects and Accounting & Finance teams to deliver timely monthly financial reporting and forecasting on capital projects of significant value.

The role includes maintaining the Company's fixed asset and Capex registers, assisting in finance analysis

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK or valid UK work permit
• A Level Mathematics (A*-B) or equivalent
• Currently studying a numerate degree with 2 years completed
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reporting norms
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Maintain project accounting reporting for the Clinical Services unit
• Deliver timely monthly financial reporting and forecasting on capital projects
• Maintain Fixed Asset and Capex register
• Assist in finance analysis reports as required
• Work to strict reporting deadlines

Skills

Accounting principles

Reporting norms

MS Office proficiency

Education

A Level Mathematics

Numerate degree discipline (Finance/Accountancy/Math/Statistics)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placement Student - Project Accounting

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Clinical Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11902

The Role

Working as part of the Finance team based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for maintaining the project accounting reporting capability for the Almac Clinical Services business unit. This will involve close working collaboration with colleagues from both the Business Projects, and Accounting & Finance teams to maintain robust mechanisms to routinely deliver timely monthly financial reporting and forecasting on capital projects of significant value.

The post holder will be required to maintain the Company's fixed asset and Capex register.

Furthermore, the holder may be required to assist in the preparation of finance analysis reports as required.

As a student of finance or accountancy, the successful candidate will be numerate, understand the principles of financial accounting and be capable of working on their own initiative to solve problems. They must also be capable of working to strict reporting deadlines.

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

Essential Criteria

• Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
• A Level Mathematics qualification at grade A* - B
• Currently studying for a highly numerate degree discipline (Finance/Accountancy/Mathematics/Statistics/Science etc) qualification with successful completion of 2 years by the end of the academic year
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reporting norms
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description attached to the online job posting.

Working Pattern

You will work on a flexible work pattern which means your core hours will be 10.00 - 16.00, Monday - Friday based on 37.5 hours per week.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 01st November 2026.