Air Personnel are delighted to support their aviation client with the role of Project Accountant based in Shawbury.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
Assist in the coordination and reporting of Defence Department related financial activities
Offers: Liaise with the Defence Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of Defence offers
Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals
Plan: Assist in the creation of budget reports
Forecast: Preparation of Defence EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash
Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with flying hours
Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling
forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model
Risk management
Monitor value for money on project basis and report any fluctuations
Contracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion”
(EACs) updates.
Support month end closing for financial reporting
Internal control: monitor adherence to company policies and procedures (such as risk
management) and the relevant accounting standards
Information system: maintain the defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required
The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:
ESSENTIAL
Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
CIMA or ACCA Qualified
Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus Google suite
Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight
deadlines
Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
Knowledge of risk management principles
A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written
Self starter is important along with flexibility due to business needs but also works both ways.
Due to the nature of the role you will need to be Security cleared
Driving licence due to occasional visits to the head office in Oxford is essential
Please contact Michelle for further information