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Role Overview  

TÜV SÜD are looking for a Project Accountant to join the Controlling Team. You will provide financial support for the Product Service Division, especially the Lab business, alongside other entities within Northern Europe.

This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly profit and loss accounts for Product Service Division
• Accounting for all projects, monitoring Work-in-Progress (WIP) and completion of regular cost at completion reviews
• Controlling and monitoring of all projects in conjunction with local project managers
• Monthly accrual/prepayment postings for overseas entities where required
• Variance analysis and commentary
• Preparation of financial and management reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to tight Group deadlines
• Support any audit requirements, year-end statutory or otherwise
• Support Group Internal Controls Requirements and Transfer Pricing policies
• Participate in monthly and quarterly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations
• Financial support for R&D Claim process where required
• Assist in preparation of rolling financial business plans and regular business forecasts, adhering to tight deadlines
• Support with general financial topics within the division and business where required
• Work as an integral member of the Finance function and provide ad hoc administrative support when necessary
• Undertaking additional or other duties, as may be required by the business from time to time, as directed by your line manager

Essential Criteria – you will have:

• Part or Fully Qualified Accountant with experience in management and/or project accounting.
• Experience with SAP is preferred but not essential.
• Travel for one week on a quarterly basis may be required.
• Self-motivated person with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are key in a successful applicant with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Further Information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.