On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Project Accountant on an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting across defence projects, supporting project financial control, forecasting and reporting, as well as assisting with future bid campaigns.Role: Project Accountant Pay: 44.28 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Oxford Contract: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 - 37.5 hours per week, 12 -month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS, will require SC Clearnce, preference is on applicationResponsibilities Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of offers before sending to customer.Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals.Forecast: Assist in the preparation of operating plans and forecast updates to the annual budget. Also reporting deviations to budget.Ensure all finance data is accurate ensuring costs are allocated correctly and hours bookings are up to date across the programme.Risk managementContracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly "Estimate at Completion" (EACs) updates. Ensure labour and sub-contractor costs are correctly booked.Support month end closing for financial reporting, ensuring correct accounting treatments on the programme.Lead the SSRO Audit from a finance view pointComplete annual SSRO Supplier report submissionsSupport with statutory audit answering ..... full job details .....