Project Accountant

Description And Requirements

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Old War Office restoration and the Ned.

We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!

The role of the Project Accountant will be the primary interface between sites and the finance function, working to ensure transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The role plays and important part in ensuring the commercial and financial reports reflect the performance of the projects accurately.

This role will be based at our Head Office in Islington and will be a Hybrid role that will consist of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.Main Responsibilities:

• Working with the Commercial teams review and assess cost to complete forecasts, ensuring projections are realistic, updated, and aligned with actual site progress.
• Ensure monthly project related cost journals (including accruals and payroll costs) are accurately posted to reflect true project financial status.
• Issue monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) to each project in a timely and accurate manner to support effective cost monitoring and control.
• A point of contact for site to get help and support; investigate and resolve queries relating to the processing of costs and value
• Attend monthly Project Review Meetings and provide management with insight into the key aspects of the financial performance of the projects
• Supporting and working with sites to ensure they follow corporate process and procedures
• Undertake monthly VAT calculations for projects
• Assist with budgets and forecasts
• Assist in compiling information for external auditors

We’re Looking For:

• Qualified or studying towards CIMA or another professional accountancy qualification
• Experience working within a Finance Department
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience working within the construction Industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Centralis highly desirable.

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level)

• Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered) – Dependent on role level
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

For a full role profile, please contact us directly at recruitment@ardmoregroup.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using recruitment@ardmoregroup.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application.

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