Project Accountant HS2

STRABAG SE ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Role We are looking for a Project Accountant to work on HS2 Main Works. As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Accountant with the focus on costs charged within the Area team. The role reports directly to the Senior Project Accountant. Key Responsibilities Accountabilities * Project Accounting - integrity of costs, revenue ledgers and transaction processing * Management of accounting systems and processes including reconciliation of records and system access * Maintenance of sound financial controls, in line with JV guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be met at all times Material/Plant Costs & Invoices * Weekly update on all external hired plant and equipment liabilities and reporting accordingly * Ensure the process of verification and reconciliation of all supplier invoices is in place and carried out accurately * Support reporting of Fair Payment Charter for all invoices relating to Area Team Month End Processes * Coding reviews and requests for coding corrections * Monthly Cost accruals; including staff charges and other staff related accruals * Dealing with requests for information, back up documents for the Commercial team * Timely production of accurate relevant monthly financial information to the Commercial team * Preparing and posting accurate Journals, Accruals and Prepayments in line with Accounting policies, and accurate cost allocation * Understanding of project balance sheet controls and where required prepare reconciliations Other * Support process of raising applications to the client * Managing Assistant Project Accountant/s * Assist with managing audits on site (internal & external) and ensure any outstanding issues are closed out * Ad-hoc exercises as required.