Project Accountant

MacKenzie King; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Project Accountant for an innovative manufacturing business in Manningtree. The role involves tracking financial performance, managing budgets, and collaborating with finance and operations teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in project or management accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze financial KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar project or management accounting role.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and ensure financial control throughout lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Partner with project managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical abilities

Job description

MacKenzie King are excited to be recruiting a Project Accountant for an innovative, established manufacturing business in Manningtree. As Project Accountant, you will play a vital role in tracking financial performance, preparing accurate forecasts, managing budgets, and partnering with both finance and operations teams to support the business going forwards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor project costs and ensure financial control throughout lifecycle
• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Partner with project managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Identify and manage financial risks within projects
• Analysing business KPI’s to monitor company targets
• Support audit and compliance requirements related to capital and project spend
• Provide cover for the finance lead, with the ability to oversee the full finance function

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar project or management accounting role
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Experience working within an SME environment
• Background in manufacturing is beneficial