Senior Project Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the UK Government Line of Business for financial business partnering.
• Assume financial accountability for both internal and external contract financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer financial inquiries and support annual contract audits.
• Exercise financial delegation for contract modeling and oversee financial change control for contract modifications.
• Work alongside Project Managers to prepare project sales trading plans.
• Execute journal postings to SAP, enhancing project accuracy, and collaborate with project teams.
• Support the financial forecasting process for orders, sales, revenue, margin, cash, and WIP, conducting risk and opportunity analysis against forecasts.
• Contribute to the generation of Monthly and Quarterly divisional reports adhering to Group Accounting Policies.
• Analyze and present performance dashboards for review at senior management levels.
• Act as a delegate for the Financial Controller in meetings as required.
• Fulfill ad hoc duties as directed by the Financial Controller.

Experience Needed:

• Preferably a Qualified Accountant
• Strong background in project accounting/long-term contract experience is highly desirable
• Proficiency in SAP with systems knowledge considered advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with an ability to mitigate commercial/financial risks
• Proven ability to drive a robust financial strategy supporting integrated business plans
• Career experience collaborating with senior management teams, preferably within a matrix organization

What you'll get:

• Flexible working arrangements, including balanced hours
• Access to a wide array of lifestyle, health, and well-being benefits through flexible benefits options
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
• Generous annual leave package, including 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, and 8 flexi days

Please note will need to attend Bristol office 3 times per month.

If you are a qualified Accountant with project accounting experience, proficient in SAP and MS Excel, and possess strong leadership and communication skills, we invite you to apply now!