A leading grant funded ‘innovation hub’ working on cutting edge solutions to improve issues in society around urban living and transport, is seeking a Project Accountant for 12 month fixed term contract role.

The role is based in Milton Keynes, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

The role involves:

• Work with members of the Project Management team to ensure projects are being managed to budget, and forecasts are accurate
• Provide financial insight to the project accounting process understanding the drivers in delivering CR&D, commercial and internally funded projects
• Add value in project, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring one version of the truth
• Provide advice and analysis to members of the Project Management team to help explain financial variances
• Work with other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate project schedules, cash flow forecasts and consolidated reporting as and when required
• Work with Project Managers to provide Finance inputs to the core funder quarterly reporting as necessary

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant – (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Up to 0-2 yrs PQ
• Understanding of Project Accounting
• Up to date knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team working approach

Salary: £39,573 – £44,780 per annum

Closing date: ASAP

Interviews: ASAP

Please send your CV for further consideration