Project Accountant

Randstad Cpe London; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the project’s financial information.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management account, CVRs and project out-turn forecast to both the project management team and to parent company and finance departments.
• Ensure that margin earned is calculated correctly in relation to Affiliate, Sub-Alliance and overall ‘Ring-fenced’ Fee.
• To ensure all period end adjustments and journals are submitted and entered and period close is achieved.
• Ensure that costs are charged accurately to the relevant contract and section code, using information provided from the project team and systems.
• To participate in monthly cost review meetings with the client auditor and commercial team to substantiate and evidence all actual costs incurred.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained over balance sheet accounts by performing periodic reconciliations, investigating entries made, and maintaining documentary evidence for audit purposes.
• Preparation and submission of monthly CIS and VAT returns to statutory deadline.
• To prepare and review monthly Subcontract and Purchase Ledger payment runs and to ensure they are paid as they fall due
• Liaise with procurement, commercial and operational teams where necessary to provide wider support towards the positive outcome of the project.
• Liaise with central finance teams of all partners and auditors to resolve any queries/issues arising from duties undertaken.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed

Required Qualifications

• None