Senior Project Accountant - International Development

We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join our Finance team based in London to assist the Finance Business Partner in all aspects of their work to provide the business unit project managers with contract support, from initial tender to new account set-up and ongoing management on the relevant reporting systems. This role supports the finance-related work of the project teams and ensures accurate reporting of data. The International Development Unit (IDU) in the UK implements projects funded by clients including, but not limited to, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). As a Senior Project Accountant your role will include but is not limited to:

• Being responsible for all aspects of contract financial reporting including financial analysis, data reconciliation and the production of internal / external financial results.
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of contract financial support with a focus on budgets and financial reporting.
• Responsible for timely billing and receipt of income on commercial contracts.
• Working with the project teams to provide accurate budgets and forecasts, provide contract analysis upon request and supply performance reports on a timely basis.
• Ensuring integrity and control of business unit specific balance sheet accounts including detailed analysis and reporting of contract work in progress.
• Assisting the finance business partner in maintaining accurate and timely reporting of monthly management accounts by undertaking appropriate accounting, analysis and review.
• Supporting the finance business partner to ensure that appropriate financial systems are in place and work with the business unit to bed in finance processes and procedures.
• Supporting the finance business partner with any other finance work and help to maintain team cover as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post and as appropriate, including responsibility for non-FCDO contracts at the level mentioned above.
  
  Qualified accountant or finalist / affiliate - no specific institute requirement.
• Experience working in an international development consultancy - essential.
• Experience of project processes, specifically FCDO financial procedures - essential.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills - essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate independent judgement.
• An effective team member, productive with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and a team mentality.
  
  Ecorys is an international research-based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research and evaluation, project management and communications providing the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world. Our 600 staff are justifiably proud of our innovative and thought-provoking contributions to public policy and programme delivery. We are passionate about reducing our environmental impact and having a positive social impact. We donate profits to our charity of the year, organise volunteering days and are committed to being carbon neutral by 2029.
  
  We offer a highly competitive benefits package including variable pay (bonus), private healthcare, share scheme and buying and selling annual leave.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in our London office. Colleagues based in our London office also receive an additional £3,500 London Weighting per annum. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and our company, please visit our website: https://www.ecorys.com/united-kingdom Please apply with your CV and cover letter by 5pm on Friday 17th January, early applications are encouraged and reviewed daily.