Project Accountant (French Speaking)

THE CROWD; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned design practice is seeking a French-speaking Project Accountant to join their team in London. In this pivotal role, you will manage various project finances including budgeting, invoicing, and risk management while collaborating with teams in France. The ideal candidate should have experience in the built environment sector, advanced Excel skills, and preferably knowledge of Deltek software. A commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing is central to their work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project accountant position within the built environment sector.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review project financials including invoices, orders, and subcontractor documents.
• Produce supplier payment lists and set up and maintain project reports.
• Collaborate with the global project accounting team and carry out analysis on financials.

Skills

Fluency in French

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Deltek software

Job description

About The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally renowned design practice, they are seeking a French-speaking Project Accountant to join their friendly and dynamic team in London.

In this pivotal role, you will be based in London yet will work closely with their office based in France, partnering with projects team on all aspects of project finances, including budgeting, risk management, invoicing, and financial tracking. There will be occasional travel to Paris to support with month-end. The ideal candidate will bring experience from the built environment sector, coupled with advanced Excel skills and ideally have Deltek experience.

You’ll be based in a stunning central London studio, surrounded by creativity and innovation. Alongside being an industry leader, this practice offers a range of benefits as well as hybrid working and is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and review project financials including invoices, orders, subcontractor documents etc
• Post accounts receivable payment receipts accurately, producing weekly collection reports
• Coding and posting purchase invoices
• Produce supplier payment lists
• Set up and maintain projects, producing weekly reports and information relating to project health
• Carry out analysis and other ad hoc project-relatedfinance tasks
• Work collaboratively with the wider project accounting team globally

Keys Skills/Requirements:

• Must be fluent in French
• Previous experience in project accountant position with the built environment
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Proficiency using Deltek software
• Keen eye for detail and highly organised
• Enjoys working in a collaborative manner
• Strong interpersonal skills

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