Projects Accountant (2 Year Contract)

at  Bradford College

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our team at Bradford College.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Procurement, the Project Account is an integral part of the Finance Team. You will provide financial support, guidance and oversight for a portfolio of business projects (both Capital and Revenue) and be the key financial lead for ensuring effective and efficient management of the financial aspects at all phases of a project lifecycle. This will include an appreciation of non-financial or quantifiable benefits and how they support the College’s objectives.
Tasks

Education & Training

• CCAB/CIMA fully qualified
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Englis

Experience

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience in budget setting and financial planning
• Experience in producing management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting
• Experience participating in the preparation of year-end audits
• Experience in preparing schemes and managing projects, preparing business cases and cost improvement initiatives is desirable but not essentia

• Advise and actively support College managers with developing new project initiatives, contributing to project business case options, and modelling financial scenarios.
• Ensure that projects demonstrate value for money and proactively challenge where instances arise which do not appear to deliver economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and keep under review forward projections of performance and cashflows
• Produce financial analysis as required by the project sponsor and College managers to assist with decision-making.
• Develop reporting templates (and other tools) in line with project operational lead and funder requirements to allow automated reports to be produced in the desired format which include transparent reporting on project performance and cost recovery.
• To be responsible for regular review of project performance with project operational leads and the Projects team and advise on the level of income that should be recognised in the College’s management and statutory accounts
• To support the Head of Finance and Procurement with the operational and strategic direction and development of the Finance Department, including the development and dissemination of timely, accessible and accurate information to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Financial planning support – Undertake monthly and quarterly forecasting of project income and expenditure
  Requirements

Education & Training

• CCAB/CIMA fully qualified
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English

Experience

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience in budget setting and financial planning
• Experience in producing management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting
• Experience participating in the preparation of year-end audits
• Experience in preparing schemes and managing projects, preparing business cases and cost improvement initiatives is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.