Project Accountant

1 week ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™ Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Up to £60k DOE | Office Based |Plymouth

Our client is a successful and rapidly expanding technical services organisation, delivering essential safety and compliance solutions nationwide. Backed by a leading private equity partner, they are growing organically and through strategic acquisitions. This is an exciting time to join a high-performing finance team that plays a critical role in driving business strategy.

The Role:

The
Project Accountant
will play a key part in ensuring the business maintains strong financial governance during a period of significant growth. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for robust reporting, budgeting and financial analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong accountant to step into a dynamic, commercially focused role with clear progression opportunities.

Responsibilities of the Project Accountant:

  • Lead on producing clear and insightful financial reports and board packs, highlighting trends and key performance indicators.
  • Maintain and enhance the organisation's financial models, supporting strategic planning and forecasting.
  • Monitor cash flow, net debt and banking covenants, ensuring compliance with financial obligations.
  • Support budgeting cycles, treasury management, acquisitions and other strategic finance projects.

Requirements of the Project Accountant:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills.
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.
  • Excellent Excel and financial modelling capability, with strong attention to detail.
  • A proactive team player with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of up to £60,000 DOE.
  • 22 days holiday, with an option to buy and sell holiday
  • Private Healthcare
  • Statutory pension
  • Cycle to work schemes.
  • Opportunity to shape a growing finance function in a scaling business.
  • Exposure to corporate finance, strategic planning and M&A activity.
  • Genuine opportunities for progression and development as the business expands.

If you're a technically strong accountant looking to make a commercial impact in a growing organisation, this could be your next step. Apply today to find out more.

Note on Sponsorship:
We regret to inform that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

Ref: 11026

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