Project Accountant

Role Overview

The Project Accountant will manage the Accounts Payable and Payroll team. They will work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Board as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management of the Finance department

• Responsibility for Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, cash and banking control, General Ledger and the preparation of monthly and annual accounts.

• Preparation of all Budgetary and Financial Reports to meet accountabilities of the Senior Management Team and the Board..

• Ensure sound financial management including the development and monitoring of budgets for the production of monthly management accounts.

• the preparation of the overall Services' annual budget review in conjunction with nominated budget holders.

• Liaison with the Senior Management Team, the board and external auditors as necessary.

• Other tasks relevant to financial control as necessary

Person Specification

Essential

• A qualified accountant or near qualified accountant with adequate experience.

• Knowledge of Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite

• Some experience of using a payroll system and a customisable accounts package such as Sage.

• Experience of managing an accounts function/ accounts team

Desirable

• Experience of using the Megapay system.

• Experience of working in this sector