Project Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation respectée dans le secteur du logement recrute un Comptable de Projet pour un rôle fixé à 2 ans. Ce poste est essentiel pour améliorer les systèmes financiers et l'efficacité opérationnelle, impliquant la collaboration avec de nombreuses parties prenantes. Le candidat idéal possède une solide formation en comptabilité, une expérience récente en amélioration des processus financiers, et maîtrise Excel.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Expérience récente en amélioration des processus financiers.
• Compétences avérées en comptabilité et systèmes financiers.
• Forte utilisation d'Excel et outils de reporting BI.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la révision et l'amélioration des systèmes financiers.
• Documenter les exigences pour un nouveau système financier.
• Améliorer la gestion des comptes et la budgétisation.

Skills

Process Improvement

Financial Systems

Stakeholder Engagement

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence Reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Accountant on behalf of a large and respected organisation in the housing sector. This is a 2 year fixed-term role ideal for an accountant with strong business process improvement or project experience with a track record of driving process improvements. You'll play a key role in reviewing and enhancing financial systems, reporting processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

THE JOB
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead and support initiatives aimed at streamlining financial procedures, enhancing reporting capabilities, and preparing the organisation for a new finance system. This role involves extensive stakeholder engagement and offers the chance to contribute to long-term operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review and improvement of finance systems and processes
• Scope and document requirements for a new finance system
• Deliver training to finance staff and produce updated process documentation
• Enhance BI reporting and support additional budget monitoring initiatives
• Improve statutory accounts, budgeting, and management accounts processes
• Recommend and implement automation solutions where applicable
• Collaborate with teams to improve budget data collection

THE PERSON

• Qualified or Qualified by experience accounting background
• Proven recent experience in process improvement within finance
• Demonstrable success in implementing system or process changes
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with VBA and Power Automate a plus
• Familiarity with business intelligence reporting tools

THE OFFER

• 2-Year FTC / Salary of £45,000 p.a.
• Flexible hybrid working (approx. 50/50)
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay and enhanced family leave

If you're an experienced finance professional with a passion for transformation and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits