Project Accountant

Adecco; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 85,411,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

£32.51 per hour

Equal opportunities employer?

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of Thames Valley Police for a Project Accountant to oversee end-to-end financial management of multiple force projects. The role requires CCAB qualification, strong Excel skills, and experience in project accounting in the public sector.

It offers a 6-month temporary contract with hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate. Ideal candidate will build relationships with senior stakeholders, provide robust financial analyses, and support governance with transparent

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified with ongoing membership in a recognised body.
• Experience in project and capital accounting within public sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial management of force projects.
• Lead financial performance discussions with project managers.
• Develop robust business cases and financial assessments.
• Ensure policy adherence and value for money in projects.
• Analyse finances and advise governance boards.

Skills

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial information systems

Job description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Kidlington

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)

Hourly Rate: £32.51

Working Pattern: Full Time

Our client Thames Valley Police are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join their esteemed organisation within the public services sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the financial management of multiple projects, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment with the organisation's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Take complete ownership of the end-to-end financial management of force projects, including rigorous reporting, policy implementation, and procedure adherence.
• Strategic Partnership: Work closely with project managers to analyse and assess financial performance in relation to project milestones, ensuring alignment with financial outcomes.
• Performance Discussions: Lead financial performance discussions, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve key objectives while proactively identifying potential overspends and risks.
• Financial Excellence: Champion a culture of financial literacy and excellence, promoting good financial management practises and driving value for money.
• Business Case Development: Collaborate with Business Case authors to produce robust financial assessments, providing assurance to project governance boards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: CCAB Qualified Accountant with ongoing membership in a relevant professional accounting body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW).
• Experience: Proven track record in project and capital accounting, coupled with an understanding of project and programme management methodologies.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to build and develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders, applying a solution-focused approach.
• Communication Skills: Very strong influencing skills, capable of conveying complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated commercial and strategic insight, advising on financial risks and investment options effectively.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial information systems.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £32.51 per hour.
• Temporary Contract: Engage in a meaningful role for a 6-month period.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects with a total budget of approximately £30 million, influencing key decisions and driving public value.

If you are a proactive and analytical accountant with a passion for project finance in the public services sector, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.