Senior Project Accountant

The Crowd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Opportunities for career growth and development

Job summary

A leading global design studio is seeking a Senior Project Accountant for their London office. The role involves overseeing project accounting functions including client billings and receivables. The successful candidate will have strong finance experience in a professional services setting, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency with ERP systems like Deltek. This role offers an opportunity to work in a reputable firm with hybrid working options and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification such as AAT/degree in finance.
• Previous experience in professional services with project accounting duties.
• Experience with Deltek or comparable ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review project contracts and files.
• Post accounts receivable payment receipts accurately.
• Coding and posting purchase invoices.
• Set up and maintain projects, producing weekly reports.
• Carry out analysis and other ad hoc project related finance tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the wider project accounting team.

Skills

AAT or degree in finance

Previous experience in professional services

Experience with Deltek or comparable ERP systems

Microsoft proficiency including Excel and Word

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

Deltek or comparable ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

A leading global design studio that has a strong reputation in the industry for its iconic and contemporary projects are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join their London office.

This role will report to the Project Accounting Manager and will be part of a wider finance team. The main purpose of this role is to oversee the project accounting function with project setups, client billings and receivables, accounts payable, and to produce relevant reporting and information regarding the financial health of the company’s design projects. The ideal candidate will have strong previous experience in a finance position on the projects side with receivable and payables experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top international design studio that have a great reputation in the industry and are in a period of growth. Our client offers excellent benefits, hybrid working and opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review project contracts and files e.g. invoices, orders, subcontractor documents
• Post accounts receivable payment receipts accurately, producing weekly collection reports and client statement of accounts
• Coding and posting purchase invoices
• Set up and maintain projects, producing weekly reports and information relating to project health
• Carry out analysis and other ad hoc project related finance tasks
• Work collaboratively with the wider project accounting team globally

Key Skills / Requirements

• Relevant qualification such as AAT/degree in finance
• Previous experience in professional services with project accounting duties
• Experience with Deltek or comparable ERP systems.
• Microsoft proficiency including Excel and Word
• Keen eye for detail and highly organised
• Enjoys working in a collaborative manner
• Strong interpersonal skills

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