Project Accountant

Dynamite Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Generous pension

Job summary

Dynamite Recruitment is recruiting a Project Accountant for Portsmouth on a 6-month FTC. The role suits a finance professional with solid financial reporting, forecasting and management accounts experience, plus an interest in improving processes and controls.

The ideal candidate will have ACCA/CIMA qualifications, strong accounting/reporting skills, and advanced Excel. Hybrid working and a generous pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A process-driven approach with a genuine interest in continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supporting accurate and timely financial reporting across the business.
• Preparing and improving management accounts, forecasting and budgeting information.
• Supporting cash flow, treasury and VAT reporting.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and financial reporting.
• Supporting external audits and wider finance projects.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight.
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Ownership & initiative

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Dynamite Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant to join an established team based in Portsmouth on a 6-month FTC. This is a varied role suited to an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial reporting, forecasting and management accounts, alongside an interest in improving financial processes and controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus up to 10% bonus
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Generous Pension

The Project Accountant Role

• Supporting accurate and timely financial reporting across the business
• Preparing and improving management accounts, forecasting and budgeting information
• Supporting cash flow, treasury and VAT reporting
• Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and financial reporting
• Supporting external audits and wider finance projects
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes

The Ideal Project Accountant Candidate

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A process-driven approach with a genuine interest in continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and using initiative

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