Project Accountant

Airpersonnel; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Accountant based in Shawbury to manage financial activities related to Defence Department projects. Key responsibilities include budget reporting, financial forecasting, and project planning. The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, possess strong accountancy knowledge and analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of risk management principles. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP are essential. Security clearance and a driving license are also required for occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of accountancy principles.
• CIMA or ACCA qualified professional.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating financial activities related to the Defence Department.
• Develop project plans and work breakdown structures.
• Prepare budget reports and forecast financial data.

Skills

Accountancy principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Presentation and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management principles

Education

CIMA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Google suite

SAP

Job description

Air Personnel are delighted to support their aviation client with the role of Project Accountant based in Shawbury.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and reporting of Defence Department related financial activities
• Liaise with the Defence Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of Defence offers
• Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals
• Assist in the creation of budget reports
• Preparation of Defence EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash
• Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with flying hours
• Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model
• Risk management
• Monitor value for money on project basis and report any fluctuations
• Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EACs) updates
• Support month end closing for financial reporting
• Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures (such as risk management) and the relevant accounting standards
• Maintain the defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
• CIMA or ACCA Qualified
• Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus Google suite
• Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
• Knowledge of risk management principles
• A structured / methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
• Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written
• Self starter is important along with flexibility due to business needs but also works both ways
• Security clearance required
• Driving licence for occasional visits to the head office in Oxford