Project Accountant - 6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract

the National Centre for Social Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Project Accountant - 6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
Department: Finance and Business Services
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London, UK
Compensation: GBP 60,000 - GBP 75,000 / year

Summary of Role
We are looking for a qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar) finance team member with strong finance system implementation experience, excellent analytical and data manipulation skills, and a track record of independently improving processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Finance lead for upgraded Deltek system implementation and introduction of related process changes.
• Understand revenue recognition principles and requirements and ensure they are effectively translated into process and system functionality.
• Drive introduction and standardisation of finance reports within PowerBI to improve efficiency and support decision-making processes.
• Build relationships and collaborate with Research colleagues & help them improve ways of working.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support Research teams in managing project finances and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop clear guidance for new processes.
• Prepare and deliver internal training for non-finance colleagues.
• Deal with requests for general data and any ad hoc duties.

To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent reporting skills using Excel and other tools.
• Personable, persuasive and excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality.
• Diligent and accurate.
• Hard-working and enthusiastic.
• Works well within a small team.
• Embraces change, with a 'can do' attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to in-house systems and suggest improvements.

Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Life insurance and health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.