Location: London Job Type: Contract Industry: Finance Job reference: BBBH386950_1731688785 Posted: about 3 hours ago Management Accountant Up to £300.00 p/d Remote (with occasional requirement to work in the London office)3-month contract Role Purpose:Our client is looking for someone to join the team in a pivotal role in support of three Fire Training contracts within the Land Training area.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial operation and to ensure financial integrity of the contract accounting.
Support the financial requirements of the contract and the day-to-day operations team whilst also playing a key role in driving efficiencies.Reporting to the Fire Training Finance Manager and providing all aspects of the Business Facing Finance activities within the Fire Training Contracts.
This is a key role within the contract performance with a focus on increased fidelity and financial performance and controls in relation to cash generation, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.To liaise with the Shared Service team (SSC) Operations and Senior Management teams.
Role is link between Finance and the Contract Operational Team.
Cost drivers from the operations need to be properly understood and communicated in the business.Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities include financial management across all aspects of the of the contract and its operational sites.
This will include: -Reporting of the contract monthly accounts, budgets, forecasts and strategic plansDeputising for the Finance Manager when requiredLeading and supporting identified continuous improvement projects on behalf of the Finance functionIdentifying and targeting opportunities to improve the cash performance, financial performance and service delivery of the contract across its remaining termResponsibility for the preparation of key financial data in support of customer and stakeholder managementFinancial modelling, validation and update across various models, including tracking and reporting performance, challenging operational assumptions and identifying leading indicators / actions to be addressedEnsuring revenue recognition is in accordance with IFRS15Provide effective Financial Planning & Analysis through preparation of budgets, forecasts and analysis in support of monthly timetables and strategic planning processes.Support to pricing activity and the associated governance processResponsibility for administrating key long term accounting standards involving EAC (Estimate at Completion) and IFRIC12 standards and control of financial models.Main Accountabilities:Assist in the production of timely and technically accurate contract accounts, budgets, forecasts and strategic plans including variance analysisAssist in the production of timely and technically accurate contract-based budget, forecast and strategic plan reports and presentations for the Business Facing Finance Director including liaison with contract stakeholdersAssist in producing monthly management accounts including site commentariesAssist in providing financial support to achieve key performance measurement and efficiency targetsReconcile operational data to that reflected in the accounts and on other ancillary source data systemsPrepare customer facing balance sheet control account reconciliations and rectification actions required to resolve queries or issuesPrepare contract specific journalsAssist in the preparation of quarterly contract review presentations identifying future opportunities and risksProduction of revenue reconciliation between billed and unbilled revenueReconciliation monthly of contract order bookAssist in providing ad-hoc analysis as requiredProviding input to and support of internal and external audit requirements.Ensure integrity of accounting data via robust, timely transactional processing and review processes for management information in an ERP environmentEstablish, create and maintain appropriate processes to ensure effective financial and business controlsTechnical Experience & Qualifications: Recognised professional qualification Ability to understand and manipulate data to present clear and concise financial messages for review.Ability to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved or surpassed.Key Technical Skills / competenciesExtensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office 2010 suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and Outlook.Experience of Finance IT applications (e.g., SAP, NAV (Navision, IFS etc.
)Excellent communication skills particularly communication at senior levels and with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-Finance managers and staff.Strong organisational skills required and ability to work under pressure achieving quality and deadlines.Up to date knowledge of Financial Accounting framework and that of the Regulating Bodies.Ability to provide added value analytical information to support the decision-making process of the business.Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant.
Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application.
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