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Job Description & Requirements

This business is a global leader provider of information technology, engineering software and project control solutions.

Assisting the Executive accountant in all aspects of consulting projects activities including but not limited to:

Set of projects in a timely manner
Posting of costs to projects via timesheets or invoices as appropriate
Revenue recognition on projects where applicable
Analysis of the monthly results to understand key hits/ misses and issues within the services
Billing of services projects in a timely manner to customers.
Closing projects as and when appropriate.

Work with the project managers and PMO to understand the projects as they move through their lifecycle
Monitor backlogs and bookings and aid the reporting of both numbers in the management accounts as appropriate.
Support the services team with any data requests they may have.
Where applicable, assist with the production of the reporting packs for the Western Region
Assist in the onboarding of the projects acquired from the EAM acquisition.
Reconcile the unbilled and Billings in excess accounts as they relate to services.
Assist with the forecasting process for services
Assist in the updating of the recoviery rates for the application engineers.

This company are considering ambitious Assistant Accountants, Accounts Assistants and Purchase Ledgers for this role
AAT qualification would be beneficial
Wolud consider someone in the middle of their studies
Experience of Double Entries, balance sheets, reconcilitaions, cost categories, puchase orders would be beneficial
Positive, can do attitude, ambitious
Experience working in a finance function of a multinational company would be an advantage.
The ability to produce information in a clear and concise manner.
Excellent written and spoken English, a confident and concise communicator who has experience of dealing with both finance and non-finance management.
Able to maintain strong working relations with staff and business partners that may be located outside of UK.
Experience of an international business environment - preferably in a software, technology or projects business would be an advantage.
Self-motivated individual that is looking for a role that will challenge and reward.
Good IT application skills and experience. Experience of using integrated accounting systems required. Proficient in use of excel and powerpoint.

Company	Michael Page
Location	🇬🇧 Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Employment Type	Company - Private
Sector	Security & Protective
Compensation	£28,000 - £32,000
Date Posted	Oct 14, 2026