Interim Projects Accountant

Interim Projects Accountant - Large Public Sector body - Cardiff

Your new company
A well known Public Sector body that are one of the largest employers in Wales. Great, inclusive culture and lots of development opportunities as they go through a large transformation project across their teams. This is an initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extensions.

Your new role

• Drive the implementation of the Project Accounting process across the organisation in accordance with the Global Design Principles handbook
• Work with Project Manager to set up adequate project Master Data
• Ensure project time is correctly recorded in a time recording system and interfaced into project ledger/accounting system
• Ensure all project costs are captured correctly
• Work with Project Manager and Finance Business Partner in setting up project budgets and costings
• Work with Project Manager to monitor spend against projects, and assist in following the purchase order process
• Work with Finance Business Partner and Project Manager on project forecasts
• Perform month end routines for project costs e. post journals for accruals
• Assist Finance Business Partner when required to report on project profitability/variances to project managers and management
• Work with Project Manager and close out projects on project completion, following capitalisation rules
• Make recommendations to Finance and Project Management on process improvements

What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified Accountant with strong experience in Financial and Cost Accounting.

What you'll get in return
Up to £220 per day PAYE or £250 Umbrella. Options to work from home.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Peter Gillet on 07834368082.
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