Assistant Project Accountant

• Assistant Project Accountant - Market Leading Organisation
• Glasgow Based

About Our Client

Our client is a market leading global business who have headquarters in the heart of Glasgow city centre. They are accessible for all means of public transport and support hybrid working.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the Fixed Asset Register is accurately maintained and assist in periodic reviews of Work-In-Progress balances.
• Assist in ensuring that project status' are updated on milestone achievements and that relevant accounting records are held to support all stages of a project.
• Support in reviewing cost classifications with regards to Capital costs and Operating costs, ensuring all costs are correctly accounted for.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly P&L review of live project portfolio.
• Assist with preparation of the quarterly P&L forecast, CapEx forecast and cashflow forecast of projects.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the Ledger as required.
• Assist with performing reconciliations and other appropriate controls surrounding the Ledger, investigating variances and escalating these as required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Undertake courses to become a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACAS/ACCA)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Understanding of accounting and business compliance matters (IFRS, VAT, Corporation tax, etc.)
• Logical and methodical approach to the role

What's on Offer

This role will offer a competitive salary plus great benefits.