Special Projects Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fabrication bien établie recherche un comptable de projets spéciaux pour rejoindre son équipe pendant un an. Ce rôle essentiel dans l'équipe de finance se concentre sur la gestion financière et la supervision de divers projets uniques. Les responsabilités incluent la réconciliation des comptes, l'analyse des données financières et la préparation de rapports pour la direction. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en comptabilité et en reporting financier, ainsi que des compétences avérées en Excel.

Qualifications

• Expérience en réconciliation des comptes et rapports financiers.
• Capacité à analyser des données financières et préparer des rapports de gestion.
• Compétences en communication efficace pour travailler avec des équipes interfonctionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer la réconciliation mensuelle des livres de dettes.
• Conduire des révisions mensuelles des coûts pour des rapports de gestion.
• Préparer des états financiers mensuels et d'autres rapports ad hoc.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Project financial processes

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Credit monitoring knowledge

Tools

Financial software tools

Job description

Alchemy is partnering with an established manufacturing organisation who are seeking a Special Projects Accountant to join their team on a 1-year fixed term basis.

The positions plays a key role within the finance team, focusing on the financial management and oversight of the SAS Division and other specialised projects or unique financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of retention and application debtors ledgers.
• Conduct monthly CVR reviews by collating and monitoring costs for director-level review and preparing management reports.
• Analyse GDC data from timesheets and CRM systems to monitor engineers' work and produce individual profit or loss reports for director review.
• Prepare the monthly Riggers Profit & Loss statement.
• Compile the monthly steel price review.
• Generate monthly timesheet reports for the technical department.
• Regularly review external engineering costs and report findings to directors.
• Maintain a monthly energy utility tracker for the health and safety team.
• Monitor client credit status using CreditSafe and flag potential issues.
• Support the maintenance of SAS applications and debtors reports, including project cash recovery sheets.
• Review the Work In Progress (WIP) sheet monthly in coordination with SAS.
• Assist with final account reviews for SAS projects.
• Provide support to auditors as required.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and carry out other duties appropriate to the role level.

Skills Required

• Strong accounting knowledge with experience in ledger reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in analysing financial data and preparing management reports.
• Experience with project-related financial processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of credit monitoring tools.