Assistant Project Accountant
A well respected public sector firm in central Exeter is seeking an assistant project accountant to support the Senior Project Accountant and Performance Accountant in the implementation of a wide range of financial projects, and to assist in the process of presenting outcomes to operational staff. This assignment is initially for 6 months, but could be extended for the right candidate.
Key activities within the role will be:
- Investigate and analyse complex accounting problems, seeking explanations and suggesting appropriate solutions where possible.
- Develop skills in interpreting management information in order to promote improvements, or provide recommendations as required.
- Participate fully in project work, in order to ensure the successful completion of the objectives set for the team.
- Design and format spreadsheets and databases for specific purposes.
- Responsible for introducing, adapting and improving financial systems for use by others.
- Assist in the completion of other monitoring returns, both internal and external, including annual accounts, financial returns and reference costs.
Person specification:
- Experience in cost accounting
- Good knowledge and experience of financial systems, Agresso would be preferential
- Strong Excel skills, the ability to use pivot tables and lookups is essential
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with a professional positive attitude.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform complex investigations.
- Willingness to be flexible in requirements due to the project orientated nature of the role.
If the above sounds like your ideal next role, apply now, or get in touch now for more information.
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