Project Accountant

Project Accountant

£50,000 - £60,000

Leeds

Halliday Marx have partnered with a property company based in Leeds who are looking for a Project Accountant on a permanent basis. This role is fully flexible on remote / office working.

Duties Include:

• Full Project management accounting ownership.
• Creating a weekly cash flow report for each project.
• Producing a full set of Management Accounts for each project.
• Variable budget preparation
• Adhoc Analysis.
• Strong communication with Project managers.
• Ensure that budgets are in place for all development works and that sign-off is obtained before expenditure is committed.
• Ensure variances are investigated and resolved promptly with the appropriate approvals.
• Review the monthly Design and Construction cost report and critically assess the accuracy and completeness of the information provided including total forecast cost, budget and any risks and opportunities.
• Preparation of monthly cost and income accruals, and monthly project funding requests.
• Review and appraisal of the spend to date and forecast ensuring reasonableness of spend on a residential block by block basis
• Provide input into the business planning and process ensuring profit release is aligned to accounting standards.
• Identifying and reporting of departmental / project Risks and Opportunities.
• Challenge the status quo and continuously make innovative improvements to system and reporting processes.
• Assist with the preparation of the business strategy by collating project data into a workable position so that ongoing reporting becomes as automated as possible.
• Provide accurate and timely information to all key stakeholders in respect of project financial data as required.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Either ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience
• History of Project Accounting & Management for a large portfolio of projects is essential.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Good excel and analytical skills
• Understanding of accounting standards
• Demonstrable record of improving processes, procedures and existing operational systems
• JD Edwards, SAP, BFC and Proliance experience an advantage
• Knowledge of construction VAT rules an advantage
• Evidence of strong communication skills
• Sound commercial experience, ideally in a similar environment
• Knowledge of construction accounting an advantage
• Knowledge of CIS an advantage