Project Accountant

Kd Recruitment Limited; Pickering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization based in Pickering is seeking a Project Accountant to enhance finance systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be eager to develop within the finance sector. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with the Financial Controller and take on various projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts in catering and retail outlets

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with financial information or in a finance environment.
• Confidence in using Excel formulas and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Organised with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve finance systems and processes.
• Move fixed asset records to an efficient module.
• Provide managers with real-time budget and spend information.
• Speed up the monthly accounting cycle for faster insights.
• Develop management reporting for key stakeholders.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects to enhance effectiveness.

Skills

Financial information handling

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented approach

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

Are you looking for your next step in finance? Would you like to work for a well established Charity and be able to make a real difference to the future of the organisation? Are you solutions focused and a real troubleshooter?

We're recruiting for a Project Accountant based in Pickering. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational and analytical skills who wants to develop their career in finance while making a difference within the charity sector.

You don't need to be a fully qualified accountant, we're looking for someone with the right transferable skills, confidence with numbers, and a problem-solving mindset.

This is a newly created role within the Accounts team, supporting the Financial Controller. It will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience in a busy department before moving into a project-focused position where you'll help shape systems, processes, and reporting for the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve finance systems and processes, including integration with booking/EPOS systems.
• Move fixed asset records from spreadsheets to a more efficient module within the accounting system.
• Help managers access real-time budget and spend information.
• Speed up the monthly accounting cycle to deliver insights faster.
• Develop detailed management reporting for key stakeholders.
• Take on ad-hoc projects that improve effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience working with financial information or in a finance environment
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with confidence using formulas and analysing data.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• An organised, detail-driven approach with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and eagerness to learn.

Other information

• Full-time hours 36.5 (part-time may be considered).
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Discounts in catering and retail outlets.
• Free parking.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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