Lead Accountant

KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

Job Title: Lead Accountant (Project Accounting)

Working within the KBR Cost & Profit Team, and closely with the client and wider project team. Responsible for performing advanced and moderately complex accounting activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports; financial statements; and client invoice, requiring a high degree of accuracy. Responsible for reconciling and analysis of complex balance sheet accounts. Attempts to maximise value through an understanding of operational costs, expenses and the impact of decisions on the bottom line.

To carry out month end activities and assist to close out the period. This will include a detailed review of all costs for onward billing to the client

Work closely with the various project teams to produce an accurate forecast on the project

Review timesheet bookings to ensure accuracy of hours and codes

Understand project policies and procedures pertaining to expenses and assist with any expense policy updates

To assist in producing monthly Application for Payment (AFP)

To raise monthly invoice to client

Assist with monthly client Cost Assurance

To help facilitate monthly financial reviews with operations.