Project Accountant

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus (8%)

Benefits package

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit a Project Accountant for their Belfast finance team. The role offers broad exposure to international projects and close collaboration with key stakeholders.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage project financial reporting, forecasting and cost control, ensuring robust governance and insightful month-end information. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong project accounting and commercial awareness.
• Experience delivering project cost control and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial reporting, analysis and cost control.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Partner with project managers and stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Ensure strong financial controls and month-end reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience

Job description

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit a Project Accountant to join their finance team based in Belfast.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong presence in Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth and investment within their finance function, they are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their Belfast-based team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad and commercially focused role, working closely with key stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play an important role in financial reporting, forecasting, project performance and supporting wider business decision-making.

The Rewards:

As the successful Project Accountant, you will receive:

• £50,000 - £55,000 base salary + extensive benefits package;
• Annual Bonus (8%);
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (3 days office based);
• Broad exposure across international projects and senior stakeholders;

The Role:

As the successful Project Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and will:

• Manage project financial reporting, analysis and cost control;
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and financial planning activities;
• Partner with Project Managers and key stakeholders to support decision-making;
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance;
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting and financial information;
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description.

The Person:

The successful Project Accountant will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience;
• Strong project/commercial accounting experience;