Hays are currently working with a local council to recruit a Programme Accountant on an interim basis. This role places particular emphasis on business partnering with the project teams and ensuring the identification, recording and management of cost, variances, change, verification of applications for payment and ensuring payments are made in a timely manner, as well as supporting our operations management in operational cost control on all our activities.

• Support the development of robust strategic business plans for the Alliance
• Provide financial support on Owner's Brief, Project Proposals, Owners reports to funders. Support the production of robust cash flow information to the owners
• Ensure submission of robust budgets into the Agresso System and ongoing monitoring of financial information
• Support the development of Project Target Costs including Value for Money review

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar role
• Advanced Excel/systems skills/Financial modelling techniques
• Strong systems manipulation skills
• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified accountant
• Project accounting/business partnering experience in the light rail/construction industry

If you are passionate about the local community and want to make a difference, please send your CV.

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