Finance Project Accountant

Portsmouth / hybrid

We are partnering a global professional services and solutions business with their search for a Finance Project Accountant to take on a brand new role. A PE backed business, they have a rapid growth trajectory and are looking for an ambitious and career driven, technically strong Accountant to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver on the following types of projects which will vary over time:
O Documentation and roll-out of the actuals cashflow reporting process across the R2R teams globally, ensuring effective reporting and controls in place within a complex Group structure

o Working with FP&A and Group Finance Reporting team to design and develop a robust monthly cashflow statement for each of the 5 key business streams and tracker tool to capture movements from ledger to stakeholder reporting

o Developing internal control and governance processes for Balance Sheet reconciliation open item tracking to closure, and identify improvements in overall balance sheet integrity

o Working with offshore finance, working capital teams and R2R, review reconciliation of source to ERP system process, identify cash allocation process improvements, KPI's and provide coaching to embed internal controls

o Support on accounting aspects of tax projects

Support the refresh of the IFRS9 ECL provisions across the Group for year-end reporting
Support the EMEA Finance R2R and Group Finance teams in maintaining a strong external audit interface, audit progress and provision of high quality, accurate deliverables from audit inception to closure on a day-day basis.
Support embedding an internal financial controls framework across core finance

Person specification

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) ideally trained and qualified within practice and subsequent post qualification experience gained in a complex international business.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, working experience of IFRS and auditing procedures.
Excellent analytical and detailed problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying internal control and risk matters to diverse stakeholders.
Quick to pick things, agile, flexible and highly self motivated with a sleeves rolled up approach. 

The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (1-2 days at their Portsmouth office with occasional travel to the London offices) and free parking alongside a range of benefits.

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