Project Accountant

Air Personnel are delighted to be supporting a long standing client based at Kidlington Airport for the role of Project Accountant The Opportunity Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of offers before sending to customer. Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals. Forecast: Assist in the preparation of operating plans and forecast updates to the annual budget. Also reporting deviations to budget. Ensure all finance data is accurate ensuring costs are allocated correctly and hours bookings are up to date across the programme. Risk management Contracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EACs) updates. Ensure labour and sub-contractor costs are correctly booked. Support month end closing for financial reporting, ensuring correct accounting treatments on the programme. Lead the SSRO Audit from a finance view point Complete annual SSRO Supplier report submissions Support with statutory audit answering any programme related queries. Assist with other finance month end tasks eg Support on Spares/Training activities. Focal point for programme related queries Actively support the programme with ad hoc financial requests Add finance expertise across the programme challenging delivery team where necessary. Internal control: monitor adherence to company policies and procedures (such as risk management) and the relevant accounting standards. Information system: maintain the defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required. Knowledge and Skills Essential Experience within a financial controlling and or project reporting department Good working knowledge of accountancy principles Good oral and written communication skills Good report and procedure writing skills Use of MS office and Excel in particular 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 Desirable Experience of working with SAP Experience of Project accounting Experience of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures Knowledge of Single Source Regulatory framework Knowledge of Single Source Contract Regulations Knowledge of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well known Aviation company! Please call Michelle for further details