Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.    

We are looking for a Project Finance Manager/Management Accountant to join us at our office in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.  

As a Management Accountant/Project Finance Manager, you will provide an efficient project level finance function for a large scale and complex logistics operation, whilst also delivering accurate financial management accounting information and performance analytics. You will be partnering with the business to build and design financial models to allow management of accounts in accordance with a month end deadline. There will be a requirement for helping with the setup of contracts for new projects, and the preparation and analysis of monthly variance reports and the commentary to accompany the accounts as well as preparing for contract budgets, forecasts and reporting tools.   

What do you get from us:   

• The Role – Full time, permanent position, working 40 hours a week Monday - Friday. Please note that this role is based full time in our head office in Westcliff-on-Sea. 
• Salary: £45,000 pa 
• Company Sick Pay 
• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days 
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance Scheme 
• Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.   
• Health and Wellbeing – access to mental health support specialists    

A typical day in the life as a Project Finance Manager: 

• Building and designing financial models 
• Management Accounts preparation in accordance with month end timetable (accounting system is SAP) 
• Preparing and analysing monthly variance reports 
• Preparation of commentary to accompany accounts 
• Preparation of contract budgets, forecasts and reporting tools 
• Business partnering 
• Contract set up for new projects 
• Sales Ledger invoicing for the business 
• Assistance with the year end and interim statutory audit 
   

What are we looking for?  

•  Experience in leading and supporting a high-performing finance team, 
• Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience of project accounting 
• Advanced Excel and data modelling skills 
• Skilled in Data Analytics 
• SAP experience is advantageous 

Apply today and secure your future with Wilson James! 

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability