Job Description

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." Michael Jordan.

Our client, located in Telford, is currently in search of an Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join their team. This presents a great chance to work with an organisation that provides excellent opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.

While the position will initially require working from the office, there is a possibility of hybrid working after the probationary period.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include, but will not be limited to:

Monitor and review project costs and performance, providing financial support and advice while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers. Ensure robust financial controls are in place
Deliver accurate project reporting within required timelines, including CSR, PFM, trading plans, forecasts, and risk reviews
Provide timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to Programme Managers and stakeholders. Manage cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices promptly
Prepare inputs for Program Forecasting (ETC, EAC, and variances analysis) and review budgets, resource costs, work plans, and fee structures
Offer valuable and reliable financial services to the project team and continuously improve processes to meet business financial control requirements
Ensure compliance with financial governance requirements, including the financial control framework
Handle internal and external reporting, including DefCARS reporting and inputs for quarterly reporting

The successful Accounts Assistant will require the following skills and experience:

Working towards or qualified with a recognised finance qualification (ACMA, ACCA, or ACA) or qualified by experience
Experience in project financial management within a CAM project setting, with knowledge of IFRS15 considered beneficial
Familiarity with finance systems, preferably SAP, but not mandatory
Skilled in managing internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating financial matters to non-financial personnel
Some experience in business partnering, with strong communication and influencing skills across various organisational levels
Possesses commercial acumen and can collaborate across different business functions

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