Large Diameter Drilling Group Hiring for Project Accountant Job at Remote Full Time

Job Description

LDD, part of Acteon Group, is a marine and subsea foundation specialist. Using our extensive in-field experience, we design, engineer, build and operate world class pile-installation, lifting equipment and drilling equipment to deliver tubular foundations of any size, in any geology, anywhere.

LDD is currently looking to add a Project Accountant to the team on a full time, permanent basis. The Project Accountant role is an exciting opportunity in the renewables sector to support delivery of a major offshore windfarm project. This is a role that the successful candidate can make their own, working with a multi-location team.

The role can be undertaken on a remote basis, but must have ability to occasionally travel to Aberdeen, London or Cornwall.

Duties

• Management of day-to-day accounting requirements for the Courseulles Project
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting packs, with commentary against variances, for review with the Financial Controller
• Maintenance of 13-week cash forecast
• Development of ongoing reconciliation of payables and cash calls in accordance with project contract
• Ensure effective financial controls are adhered to within the project
• Responsible for overall daily accounting for the project
• Preparation of monthly management reporting including balance sheet reconciliations
• Accounts Payable – key interface with AP team and specifically Project AP Assistant, ensuring all invoices are properly approved in accordance with project matrix and posted prior to payment
• Accounts Receivable – preparation of customer invoices in accordance with project invoicing procedure. Day to day point of contact for customer finance team counterpart
• Preparation of weekly cash forecast
• Monitoring and posting of bank accounts including monthly bank reconciliation
• Supporting the Project FC to develop and implement process improvements
• Reconcile and submit the companies Intercompany Elimination Schedules monthly, in line with the Acteon reporting timetable
• Provide support as required to meet external audit requirements
• Shadow payroll processing and compliance
• Support the Project FC in forecast, budget, and year-end processes

Required

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA desirable
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role – preferably from same/similar industry and within a project-driven environment
• Sound experience and knowledge of accounting software – ideally Navision (MS Dynamics NAV)
• Experience of working effectively without close supervision and supporting colleagues
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
• Strong all-round accounting background
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organisational and time management skills

Job Snapshot

• Location:

  Remote in UK

• Job Type:

  Finance
• Date Posted:

  8/25/2022