Project Accountant

Job Description

As a Project Accountant, you will be an integral part of the Projects Finance Team, ensuring financial control and compliance with GDUK and Corporate policies. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide and analyse Estimate at Complete (EAC) data for projects, ensuring data integrity and adherence to corporate policies
• Manage revenue recognition, trading of programmes, and financial analysis, including forecasts and variance analysis
• Support complex bid and proposal activities, including costing, pricing, and evaluating
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of corporate financial reporting, adhering to UK/US GAAP requirements
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and complete external statutory reporting requirements
• Communicate effectively at multiple levels, highlighting relevant risks and opportunities to management
• Support the Avionics Senior Project Accountant with monthly activities and team leadership

This role requires a self-starter with keen attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience using ERP financial systems
• Strong analytical capacity to identify trends and problems and make recommendations in response
• Able to lead & present in meetings
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers
• Team player & collaborative spirit
• Demonstrate leadership & mentoring team members

Education & Experience 

• Considerable years of related experience in an accounting role
• Qualified Accountant with a relevant Accounting Body