We're seeking a commercially driven and fully qualified Management Accountant to support our rapidly growing AI Practice. Providing financial insight, cost control, and performance analysis across AI-driven projects, solutions, and professional services solutions.
This is an initial 6 month fixed term contract - to support the finance function that looks after AI Practice.
Responsibilities:
* Actual results monthly reporting, revenue accounting for fixed price, annuity and T&M, and owner of the data integrity.
* Assist in the monthly Forecast for the AI Practice (Professional Services Business), working close to the revenue leader to understand the forward load/planner and pipeline.
* Monthly reporting of revenue and gross margin by customer, deal, type.
* Clear understanding of the results versus forecast and budget, deal by deal, meaningful insights into the variances.
* Oversee financial tracking of AI projects, including time & materials, fixed-price, and subscription-based models.
* Ensure appropriate revenue recognition in line with accounting standards.
* Monitor project margins, utilisation rates, and cost performance.
* Assist in preparation of management accounts and reporting for all Bell entities, reconciling prior month accruals and the time sheets compliance.
* Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Responsible for intercompany reconciliations, invoices, recharges, and analysis.
* Support inputs into the Annual Operating Budget for AI.
* Develop, maintain and run financial models for day-to-day operation and perform analysis.
* Existing KPIs data management and building further metrics.
* Support external audits.
* Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for financial activities.
Experience/Skills:
* Post qualified experience – ACCA or CIMA qualified
* Transfer Pricing
* Understanding of revenue recognition for services
* Preferable to have worked in a Technology company/Services company
* Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics BC an advantage
* Strong understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles
* Advanced excel skills in financial modelling
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work independently and as a team
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong commercial acumen with a proactive and analytical mindset
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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