Project Administrator - FTC

Global Innovation and Technology Centre, Back Lane, Melbourn, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DP
, United Kingdom (Melbourn SG8 6DP
, GB).

This role will work with the Account Administrative team supporting the Consulting and GTM teams.

We are looking for a creative problem solver who loves to explore problems with senior stakeholders and project managers, ensuring in depth knowledge of client contracts and costs.

• Proactive monitoring of the weekly WIP and debt position of the jobs they look after and offer support when invoices need to be sent.
• ‘Weekly Job Not Set Up Hours’ and ‘Unresolved Hours Monday – Thursday’ should be monitored and maintained a low level so that weekly reporting is accurate for the business.

• Accurate commercial filing and audit compliance
• Managing weekly Time Report Process
• Opening and maintaining sold jobs in financial systems
• Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
• Using Client Portals to upload and submit invoices and manage debt
• Support Credit Control with chasing of debt
• Accountability to respond and report to government requirements within our secure sectors
• Accurate financial reporting to Partners, Assignment Managers and Head of Sectors.
• Provide data and respond to Sales Executive and Senior Board members KPI’s
• Support to wider team on adhoc tasks

Hybrid working: our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.

• A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience working in a finance team, with a desire to become an expert in organisational agility
• Proficient financial acumen numerical and administrative skills.
• Previous experience with People Soft Projects or other corporate tools as well as strong Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and a creative-solution driven approach.
• Resilient to change and expected to operate a high level during change processes
• Numerate and able to analyse large amounts of data and figures
• Sound business and commercial knowledge ideally gained in a services organisation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with top-level stakeholders
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The competence to apply strong, critical thinking skills to help solve complex problems
• Able to use initiative, work well under pressure, without close supervision

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. However, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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