Project Accountant

SF Recruitment; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Accountant to support a Coventry engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on financial oversight, including cash flow forecasting and project budgeting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a project-based environment and excel in analytical problem-solving. This full-time position offers a salary of £45,000 with a Friday lunchtime finish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a project-based role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage the cash flow forecast.
• Monitor and report on project budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare project cost reports and financial statements.
• Reconcile project-related accounts.
• Analyze project performance and provide financial insights.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Project Accountant

SF Recruitment are currently supporting a Coventry engineering and manufacturing business in the recruitment of a project accountant/finance business partner. This is a new role due to development of a bespoke project offering within the business and will report to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Compile and be responsible for the Cash flow forecast - liaising with UK Debtor and creditor support functions.
• Support creditor and proforma payments liaising with operations team to understand complete picture to support production output. Communication with key suppliers on creditor position and payments as required.
• To offer full finance support to operation senior team as new processes are implemented, continually improved and maintained.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports and financial statements.
• Ensure project billing is completed accurately and on time.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Analyse project performance and provide financial insights to management.
• Collaborate with project managers to review project status, budgets, and changes.

Requirements/Experience

We are seeking a strong communicator with proven experience within a project based role, proficiency in excel and a software package and excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Details

• Based in Coventry - full time office based with lunchtime finish on a Friday - 37.5 hour week
• Salary: £45,000
• An exciting opportunity to add value within a newly created role
• A formal accounting qualification is not required, we are seeking experience within a similar setting.
• If this role is of interest, please apply today