Project Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

10% employer pension contribution

Private BUPA healthcare

Life insurance at 4x gross salary

Professional membership subscription

Ongoing CPD and professional developm.

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car benefit scheme

On-site parking

Salary reviews and bonus opportunities

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd is recruiting a qualified accountant to join a discreet private organisation, combining finance with technology, AI and process improvement. You will work across finance, reporting, compliance and strategic projects, leading system and process improvements.

The role offers hybrid working after initial training, with exposure to investment and wealth reporting, audit information and corporate governance. You will engage with stakeholders and drive CPD.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong interest in AI, technology and innovation.
• Experience implementing or improving finance systems and processes.
• Hands-on AI experience and strong MS 365 skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to use AI and automation across finance and compliance.
• Manage system implementation projects (planning, testing, rollout).
• Collaborate with software providers and internal stakeholders on tech improvements.
• Act as an internal champion for AI and adoption of new technology.
• Support preparation/review of management accounts, VAT, year-end and audit information.
• Assist with investment/wealth reporting, including performance and revaluations.
• Prepare loan schedules, asset statements and supporting financial information.
• Maintain accurate investment/financial databases and records.
• Support company secretarial and corporate governance requirements.
• Provide finance and compliance support across entities and investments.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and operational development.

Skills

Finance reporting

AI & automation

Microsoft 365

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Organisation & administration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft 365

Finance systems

Job description

The Opportunity

We're working with a highly successful and discreet private organisation to recruit a qualified accountant who combines strong technical finance skills with a genuine interest in technology, AI and process improvement.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across finance, reporting, compliance and strategic projects, while taking a lead role in improving systems, processes and the use of technology across the business.

The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys finding better ways of working and is equally comfortable getting involved in the detail of financial reporting and day-to-day operations.

The Role

Working closely with the senior finance and compliance team, you will:

• Lead projects focused on improving systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to use AI and automation across finance and compliance.
• Manage system implementation projects, including planning, testing and rollout.
• Work with software providers and internal stakeholders to deliver technology improvements.
• Act as an internal champion for AI, supporting colleagues with the adoption of new technology and processes.
• Support the preparation and review of management accounts, VAT returns, year-end accounts and audit information.
• Assist with investment and wealth reporting, including investment performance, revaluations and reconciliations.
• Prepare loan schedules, asset statements and supporting financial information.
• Maintain accurate investment and financial databases and associated records.
• Support company secretarial and corporate governance requirements, including statutory filings and maintaining corporate records.
• Provide finance and compliance support across a portfolio of entities and investments.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and operational development across the organisation.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant with at least three years' relevant experience who is looking for a role offering more variety and responsibility than a traditional accounting position.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong finance and financial reporting experience.
• A genuine interest in AI, technology and innovation.
• Experience implementing or improving finance systems and processes.
• Hands-on experience using AI and strong Microsoft 365 skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• A discreet, professional and trustworthy approach when handling confidential information.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a small team.
• A commitment to maintaining your professional development and CPD.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary and bonus reviews
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Additional pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private BUPA healthcare
• Life insurance at 4x gross salary
• Professional membership subscription paid
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Hybrid working available following an initial training/probationary period
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car benefit scheme
• On-site parking

Interested?

This is a genuinely unusual opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to combine finance with technology, AI and business improvement.

If you're looking for a role where you can have a real influence on how a business operates and are based in Somerset, Dorset or the surrounding areas, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.