Interim Project Accountant

Sheridan Maine are working in collaboration with a leading Engineering organisation based on the South Coast near Poole, Dorset. Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Project Accountant to support the business for a 12 month period, which could lead to a permanent opportunity.This is a key role within their Finance team and will provide the business with the support and guidance to plan, predict and present periodic project and financial performance to the business.As Interim Project Accountant your key responsibilities will be:Work closely with budget holders and assist them in key decision making, providing guidance and advice on finance related issuesSetting approved project financial performance targets to maintain integrity and controls of project accountingMaintenance of Project, Contract and cost data and preparation and control of contract related Sales InvoicesDelivery of accurate, timely results for periodic orders, revenue and profit tradingAdoption of appropriate revenue recognition policies associated with long-term contractsSupport bid phase reviews, providing advice on rates and profit application, cash-flow and financing costsPreparation of general ledger journals for the monthly accounts; including maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and key cost accruals recordsAssist in the valuation and control of Assets, Stock and Work in ProgressAssist in provision of periodic reporting to present key financial and operational performance to the Senior Leadership TeamSkills and experiences required:Calculation and interpretation of relevant financial KPI's and ERP Systems experienceAbility to prioritise to meet deadlinesConfidence to challenge and willingness to adaptDeveloping relationships and processes to drive performance Behavioural requirementsAbility to work unsupervised, under own initiative with the drive to influence and improve project reporting and performanceAble to present and communicate financial informationAbility to work in a team and to develop an empathy with colleagues, understanding their roles and prioritiesKey information:The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance) and hold a British Passport.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.To apply for this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" above as soon as possible.
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