IPS-Integrated Project Services
Project Accountant

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Job Description
At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Project Accountant to join our talented team on a fixed-term contract at our EMEA office located in Birmingham, UK.
In this role, you will be responsible for all project accounting functions, including invoicing, project setup, budget revisions, cost transfers, etc. for all EMEA entities. You will also support other related accounting functions; such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Rate Administration. Additionally, you will work closely with Project Managers, Director of Projects, and Finance Manager to support our growing EMEA financial operations.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and submit monthly invoices in an accurate and timely fashion with all required backup documentation.
- Work with Project Managers to obtain proper approval prior to submitting invoices to clients.
- Set up new projects, perform budget revisions, and enter cost transfers into the accounting system as required.
- Ensure each project has proper billing rates set up.
- Calculate and post construction management fees and other direct cost entries.
- Issue cost reports to Project Managers weekly or as requested.
- Enter project-related Accounts Payable as required.
- Manage Accounts Receivable following up on customer payments as needed.
- Work with different currencies.
- Projects or tasks as assigned by the EMEA Finance Manager.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Significant relevant work experience.
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with a working knowledge of accounting principles.
- Part Qualified Accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) advantageous.
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
- Highly reliable with strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large amount of documents and information.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with both internal and external contacts.
- Expertise with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Hands-on working knowledge of one or more project cost accounting system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineering or Construction sector experience.
- Experience working in Multi-Currency.
- Experience in supporting European operations.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.


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