About the role

  • To oversee and manage all financial aspects of a portfolio of projects, from initial bid submission to project closure.
  • To track all project invoicing, costs & cashflow vs budget, and report on variances.
  • To collaborate with Project Managers to maintain the project Estimate at Completion, margin, & project risks & opportunities.
  • Application of revenue recognition methodology in accordance with IFRS15.
  • To be a business partner for and provide strong operational support to project managers by advising on best practice procedures with projects and their accounting principles.
  • To be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accurate monthly project accounts for a portfolio of O&M & Delivery projects across the group within set deadlines.
  • Ensure adherence to appropriate accounting standards (IFRS15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers).
  • To prepare project budgets/forecasts when required, and to ensure adherence to budget commitments and cash milestones.
  • To deliver timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of WIP and POA to the ERP system.
  • To be responsible for driving continuous improvement and efficiency in reporting and tools by the education and effective communication to the project teams.
  • To approve purchase orders in line with Delegation of Authority.
  • To perform such other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time.
  • To adhere to the principles of all Nomad Values, Health and Safety guidelines and Ethics practices.
  • To drive continuous improvement within designated areas of responsibility.
  • To support the sales and bid teams in preparation of the bid cost models, assisting in tender sign off processes ensuring all internal controls and commercial approvals are adhered to.
  • To manage all KPI reporting for Programme Leads ensuring that this is delivered on a regular basis in line with reporting schedules.
  • To ensure adherence and be accountable for such adherence of all project accounting and regulatory policies to include revenue and cost recognition, government accounting requirements etc.
  • To challenge cost forecasts and drive margin protection and improvement plans through working closely with project managers on the risk register and savings and opportunity lists.

Requirements

  • Professional qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent
  • Degree preferred
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles
  • Exposure to long term contract accounting but not essential
  • Experience in Competitive tendering an advantage but not essential
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
  • Experience with an ERP system (NetSuite an advantage)

Benefits

  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme
  • 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Enhanced Family Leave entitlements
  • Company Sick Plan

Job title

Project Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,000 - £55,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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