Job Description

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Description

Role:

Project Accountant - 6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location:

London (Hybrid Working)

Salary:

60,000-75,000

Department:

Finance

Contract:

Permanent

Summary of Role

We are looking for a qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar) finance team member with strong finance system implementation experience, excellent analytical and data manipulation skills, and track record of independently improving processes and controls.###

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Finance lead for upgraded Deltek system implementation and introduction of related process changes Understand revenue recognition principles and requirements and ensure they are effectively translated into process and system functionality Drive introduction and standardisation of finance reports within PowerBI to improve efficiency and support decision-making processes Build relationships and collaborate with Research colleagues & help them improve ways of working Provide detailed financial analysis to support Research teams in managing project finances and identify areas for improvement Develop clear guidance for new processes Prepare and deliver internal training for non-finance colleagues Dealing with requests for general data and any ad hoc duties.
To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.###

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Excellent reporting skills using Excel and other tools Personable, persuasive and excellent communication skills. Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality. Diligent and accurate. Hard-working and enthusiastic Works well within a small team. Embraces change, with a 'can do' attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving. Be able to work effectively to meet deadlines. Ability to learn quickly, adapt to in-house systems and suggest improvements.


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Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working Generous company pension scheme Life insurance and health cash plan Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.


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About the National Centre for Social Research

At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people's lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we're able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients' needs and delivering social research that works for society.