Project Accountant

ICAEW; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Death-in-service

Perk box

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Hays Senior Finance is supporting a well-established organisation in Kidderminster to recruit a Project Accountant on a fixed-term basis. The role covers financial analysis, forecasting, project accounting and business partnering to support project teams and safeguard financial information.

You will prepare forecasts, report contract status, manage cashflows, perform variance analysis and assist with invoicing and budgeting while liaising with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Confidence working across both finance and operational/project teams
• Ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Excellent Excel capability and comfortable working with detailed financial spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain weekly sales forecasts
• Produce monthly contract status reports
• Manage and forecast project cashflows
• Provide variance analysis against budget
• Support foreign currency payment hedging activity
• Assist with customer invoicing
• Track VoP indices and associated annual invoicing
• Support EAC reporting in line with IFRS 15/FRS 102
• Support the annual budgeting process and financial planning
• Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding project-related queries
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of project finance data

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (12-18 Months)
Salary:
£45,000-£50,000 per annum
Location:
Kidderminster
Hours:
Mon-Thurs (8-4.30) and Fri (8-1)

Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established and successful organisation based in Kidderminster with the recruitment of a Project Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis. Our client is a leading European manufacturer and, with a commitment to innovation, they deliver high-performance solutions to global partners.

Your new role

This is a varied role combining financial analysis, forecasting, project accounting and business partnering. You will support the projects team with their day-to-day activities, ensuring the integrity of financial information while helping stakeholders understand the financial risks and rewards associated with key projects.

• Prepare and maintain weekly sales forecasts
• Produce monthly contract status reports
• Manage and forecast project cashflows
• Provide variance analysis against budget
• Support foreign currency payment hedging activity
• Assist with customer invoicing
• Track VoP indices and associated annual invoicing
• Support EAC reporting in line with IFRS 15/FRS 102
• Support the annual budgeting process and financial planning
• Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding project-related queries
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of project finance data

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) - QBE candidates may also be considered
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Confidence working across both finance and operational/project teams
• The ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Excellent Excel capability and comfortable working with detailed financial spreadsheets

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to work for an excellent business that is on a rapid growth journey. With exposure to senior finance leadership, project teams, commercial decision-making and long-term planning, the position offers a strong platform to develop both technical accounting and commercial finance experience. Additional benefits include 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), contributory pension, death-in service, perk box, subsidised canteen and much more. As the role is for a fixed period of between 12 and 18 months, you will either be immediately available or on a short notice period.