Project Accountant

Harvey Nash UK • Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow • 4d ago

Project Accountant| 4 Months (Inside IR35)| Hybrid (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Harvey Nash's Client is looking for a Project Accountant on a 4 month contract. This will be on a part time basis (3 days per week).

Main Responsibilities

The project accountant will be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining the project budget and forecasts
Implementing the monitoring and reporting mechanism in line with the organisation's requirements including the preparation and presentation of financial reports on project performance
Reconciling financial data and resolving issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided
Investigating and explaining any discrepancies between planned and actual project costs
Undertaking financial processing to ensure appropriate accuracy of financial information
Providing financial reporting and analysis for business use
Determining the funding requirements, financial appraisal, affordability and any modelling required, as part of the FBC Financial Case
Setting out the financial contractual arrangements with the preferred supplier. This will include establishing the pricing and method of payment, assessing and addressing any contractual aspects and setting out the accountancy treatment, as part of the FBC Commercial Case
Measuring, baselining and setting the improvement opportunity of the proposed efficiency benefit, as part of the FBC Strategic Case
Demonstrating that the preferred option delivers value for money. This will include the assessment of expected costs and financially quantified benefits and risks, based on HM Treasury Green Book guidance, as part of the FBC Economic Case

Key Skills

CCAB or CIMA qualified
Experience of public sector procurement and in setting out the financial arrangements of contracts with external suppliers to secure long-term public value during the implementation phase of the project and in the transition to Business-as-Usual
Experience in applying HM Treasury Green Book guidance to public sector business or digital transformation business cases and in supporting the development of business cases based on the five-case model and to the Full Business Case stage
A proven track record in financial planning and management and have at least five years' experience at a senior level
Detailed knowledge of financial legislation, regulations, guidance and good practice
An effective communicator and are skilled at presenting complex information in a balanced, influential, and persuasive manner with accuracy, clarity and conciseness
Strong analysis and business report writing skills and experience
Experience of using Microsoft Office and accounting software packages

Educated to degree level and/ or have other relevant professional qualifications

This role falls inside of IR35 and is requires office attendance when required to either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office. Please note that for this role you must have or be happy to get a Basic Disclosure Scotland. To apply, please send your CV using the link.

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