Project Accountant

An award-winning manufacturing business is seeking a highly skilled Project Accountant to join their team. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for managing and controlling costs and budgets for individual projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and control over costs, expenses, and cash flow of individual projects
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of margins by project
• Monthly and annual reporting of project finances across individual lifespans to key stakeholders
• Ensuring robust internal procedures and controls are in place to maintain reliable and accurate cost and inventory data
• Month-end reconciliations and general ledger entries
• Liaising with auditors as required and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Management of corporate tax (UK and USA)
• Regular tax filings such as the quarterly VAT return and P11d preparation
• Foreign currency dealing, administration, and accounting

Requirements:

• Qualified: ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (at least 3 years post-qualification experience)
• Manufacturing industry experience: Familiarity with costing concepts and Bill of Material structures
• Project Accounting experience
• Project Management: Experience as a project manager or working closely with project managers
• Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of Excel
• Self-motivated with an inquiring mind and desire for excellence

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Discretionary bonus
• Early Friday finish - 37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30 pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company life insurance x 6 times
• Pension 5%
• Income protection after 3 years of service