Overview
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise across industries. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
Job Description
This role will work with the Account Administrative team supporting the Consulting and GTM teams. We are looking for a creative problem solver who loves to explore problems with senior stakeholders and project managers, ensuring in depth knowledge of client contracts and costs. You will be responsible for working with our project management system, opening and maintaining sold projects, ensure the complete booking of time to projects and raising invoices for one or more of the Consulting teams. The role requires commercial awareness ensuring timely invoicing and a good working relationship with Credit Control.
Key elements
* Proactive monitoring of the weekly WIP and debt position of the jobs you look after and offer support when invoices need to be sent.
* Weekly Job Not Set Up Hours and Unresolved Hours Monday – Thursday should be monitored and maintained at a low level so that weekly reporting is accurate for the business.
Key responsibilities
* Accurate commercial filing and Audit compliance
* Managing weekly Time Report Process
* Opening and maintaining sold jobs in financial systems
* Ensuring accurate and timely Invoicing
* Using Client Portals to upload and submit invoices and manage debt
* Support Credit Control with chasing of debt
* Accountability to respond and report to government requirements within our secure sectors
* Accurate financial reporting to Partners, Assignment Managers and Head of Sectors
* Provide data and respond to Sales Executive and Senior Board members KPI’s
* Support to wider team on adhoc tasks
* Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. The actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.
Qualifications – About You
* A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience working in a finance team, with a desire to become an expert in organisational agility
* Proficient financial acumen numerical and administrative skills
* Previous experience with PeopleSoft Projects or other corporate tools as well as strong Excel skills
* Meticulous attention to detail and a creative-solution driven approach
* Susceptible to change and expected to operate a high level during change processes
* Numerate and able to analyse large amounts of data and figures
* Sound business and commercial knowledge ideally gained in a services organisation
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with top-level stakeholders
* Excellent written and communication skills
* The competence to apply strong, critical thinking skills to help solve complex problems
* Able to use initiative, work well under pressure, without close supervision
Apply and other information
Please apply today by completing our online application. Some UK roles at PA Consulting may require UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; some UK roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting. Applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. If you are unsure about eligibility, review UK Government guidance on security vetting before applying. Adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process can be requested via recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.
We’re also committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment, retention, reward and development practices, and to creating an inclusive workplace. Life at PA focuses on growth opportunities and purpose-led, meaningful work. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people with extensive benefits below.
Benefits
* Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
* Generous company pension scheme
* Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
* Annual performance-based bonus
* PA share ownership
* Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
Job information
Firm: PA Consulting
Location: Melbourn, United Kingdom
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