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Job Title: Assistant Project Accountant Company: Aerospace and Defence Location: Warton 12-month contract £21.50 PAYE 37 Hours Hybrid Role Overview: You will play a crucial role in supporting and managing customer-focused Project Finance deliverables. Your responsibilities will contribute to the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by overseeing all financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Driving Business Performance: Provide insights, analysis, and business intelligence to enhance performance. Support working capital cycle management for projects. Reporting: Deliver accurate month-end management reports on time, including project reporting outputs and monthly management reports with in-depth analysis. Project Lifecycle Support: Assist project teams across all project stages, from setup to closure, including forecasting, trading, and analysis. Financial Control: Ensure compliance with financial control frameworks and policies. Support internal and external audit processes. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within Project Finance. Support ongoing Finance Modernization activities, particularly in digital reporting enhancements. Systems Improvement: Contribute to system enhancements and adapt to a data-centric and digital culture. People Development: Continuously develop skills and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: Experience in project accounting Advanced Excel skills Experience with IBM Cognos TM1, LN, or SAP is beneficial. Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build internal networks. Collaborative approach with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) Qualifications: CIMA, ACA, ACCA, AAT or Part Qualified Clearance Requirement: Must be able to pass BPSS clearance