PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
W&A is partnering with a not for profit organisation in Edinburgh to help source a Project Accountant for a 9 month contract.
The Project Accountant will lead on key and substantial organisation wide projects.
This will include identifying potential efficiency savings across the organisation, providing training and the development of key policies and procedures.
Our client operates a hybrid working environment, there will be some travel requirements too.
About You:
Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
Significant management accounting experience working with a range of stakeholders in a complex organisation.
Demonstrable ability to assimilate, interpret, and present complex financial information.
Experience of working within a project environment.
Excellent experience of management accounting systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Pride in work, with proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexibly and proactively in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Working with the Head of Finance, provide a lead role in the delivery of financial support to key organisational initiatives.
Ensure that the financial implications of major projects are understood and supported with reliable and robust financial input and advice.
Play an active role within project delivery teams.
Work to an agreed Project agenda, ensuring that objectives are clearly defined, and that Project Plans are agreed each time.
Respond appropriately to queries, investigating all areas of concern, within an agreed timescale.