Project Accountant

Hiscox Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the City of London is seeking a Project Accountant to manage and report on project finances. The role requires proficiency in Excel and significant experience in project accounting. You will collaborate with project managers and have the opportunity for flexible working. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of GAAP.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project accounting and reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project accounting and reporting.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs.
• Collaborate with project managers for timely financial information.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in project accounting and reporting

Excellent organizational skills

Strong understanding of GAAP

Excellent communication skills

Qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems? We are looking for a Project Accountant who strives to improve everything they do and has the courage to challenge the status quo.

This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Hiscox Group Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. We take a lot of pride in what we do at Hiscox and our sights are always set on achieving the best. If you are the same, this role could be a good match. You will be responsible for leading the production of financial reporting information to support performance monitoring, project governance and decision making for the Group's projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project accounting and reporting, the preparation of journals to facilitate financial information being recorded against individual projects.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide timely and accurate financial information.
• Develop and maintain project cost reporting models.
• Prepare and analyze monthly project financial information.
• Ensure that project costs are being recorded and reported in accordance with appropriate accounting policies.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience require

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably Oracle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Significant experience in project accounting and reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified accountant

Reporting Relationships/ Interactions

• Reports to the Senior Project Accountant
• Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships internal stakeholders, with particular focus on FP&A and project managers

Flexible working at Hiscox

• Working life doesn't always have to be 'nine to five' and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.