Assistant Accountant
London
As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new project accounting and analysis role within a developing Finance team. You will be required to build key relationships with project leaders in order to help influence decision making.
Client Details
An award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007.
Description
Monitor and manage project budgets, including monthly project profitability reporting, team meetings and preparation of ad-hoc reports for team leaders as necessary.
Collaborate with consultants, internal legal department and project managers to manage risks and cash flows for each specific project, mitigated any financial risk as best as possible
Overseeing monthly revenue recognition calculations of the company as a whole (£22m annual revenue)
Report on monthly utilisation targets and provide analysis on variances
Continued development of project analysis within CMAP to provide managers better insights and live updates to make better commercial decisions
Ownership of revenue recognition numbers during Audit
Ownership and development of the current bad debt write off and provision process.
Perform reconciliations of all financial data to maintain accuracy in both accounting and project management software's (Xero and CMAP).
Conduct internal financial management, administration, and reporting tasks such as cash flow management
Profile
AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA student, or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
Proven experience in project accounting or revenue accounting within the construction/engineering industry.
Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software and/or CMAP project management software
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, including advance excel experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
Commitment to upholding professional standards and ethical practices.
Job Offer
This role offers a range of benefits including:
Hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Pension
Life assurance
Flexible working
Team socials