Assistant Project Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a well-known public-sector organisation in order to appoint an Assistant Project Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop and advance their career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the accurate and timely production of financial returns required for financial reporting, including statutory reporting, internal reporting, reporting to partners/Group/other stakeholders
• Assist with the business case process, from initial review to tracking benefits post-implementation whilst ensuring that appropriate audit trail exists throughout the process
• Support in ensuring visibility of project performance at all stages of the project life cycle, from business case proposal through to project completion
• Responsible for ensuring that the Fixed Asset Register is accurately maintained and assist in periodic reviews of Work-In-Progress balances
• Assist in ensuring that project status’ are updated on milestone achievements and that relevant accounting records are held to support all stages of a project.
• Support in reviewing cost classifications with regards to Capital costs and Operating costs, ensuring all costs are correctly accounted for
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly P&L review of live project portfolio
• Assist with preparation of the quarterly P&L forecast, CapEx forecast and cashflow forecast of projects
• Prepare and post journal entries to the Ledger as required
• Assist with performing reconciliations and other appropriate controls surrounding the Ledger, investigating variances and escalating these as required
• Assist with the statutory year end and group year-end process, ensuring delivery to various stakeholder deadlines and compliance with business planning
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, providing guidance and support as appropriate

Ideal Candidate:

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Understanding of accounting and business compliance matters (IFRS, VAT, Corporation tax, etc.)
• Driven to achieve efficiencies with a commercial focus

On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £38k (depending on experience)
• Full study support provided towards professional accountancy qualification
• Enhanced employer pension
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Excellent wider benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.