Project Accountant
On-site · Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Project Accountant at Willis Re Ipswich, UK: establish and own project finance processes across the portfolio, serve as a business partner to the Chief of Staff and Group CIO, design and implement the Workday Financials project module, deliver training and guides, and support UK R&D tax credit claims. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cost control, reporting, data capture for R&D claims, and collaboration with tax support to optimise tax efficiency. Requires qualified accountant credentials and project accounting experience with Workday implementation, UK R&D tax credit knowledge, and strong technical accounting expertise. The role emphasizes financial management, internal controls, and stakeholder engagement within a globally oriented reinsurance analytics environment.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Project accounting or business partnering experience
- Experience with Workday project module
- Knowledge of UK R&D tax credit claims (SME/RCED)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IAS 38, IFRS 15, FRS 102)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication
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