Project Accountant

Reed; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No timesheet requirements

Competitive salary with annual review

8% employee pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and life insurance

Professional membership paid

Professional development support

Flexible work-from-home options post‑w

Cycle to work scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

Reed near Dorset is seeking a qualified Project Accountant & Technology Lead for a full-time role. The position focuses on driving technology-enabled change, delivering automation, and leading AI-driven improvements in finance and compliance.

You will collaborate with finance and tax teams, manage strategic projects, and champion AI initiatives while ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. A strong accounting background is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least three years' finance sector experience.
• Demonstrated passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience delivering system and process improvements.
• Hands-on AI experience and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent administration and communication with integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and tax teams on a broad portfolio of work.
• Lead strategic projects to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
• Become the internal AI champion, driving improvements in systems and processes while managing hands-on reporting and operational tasks.
• Identify and implement automation across finance and compliance functions.
• Manage project plans, system specifications, testing, and implementation, liaising between users, software providers, and management.
• Support wealth reporting processes and ensure timely, accurate information flow.
• Maintain statutory books, registers, and corporate records to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Technology mindset

AI experience

Microsoft 365

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Project Accountant & Technology Lead

• Location: Near Dorset
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

We are seeking a qualified accountant with a passion for technology and innovation to join our team as a Project Accountant & Technology Lead. This role is ideal for someone experienced in facilitating change, improving systems, and implementing technology. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations through strategic projects and AI implementation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collaborate closely with finance and tax professionals to support a broad portfolio of work.
• Lead key strategic projects to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
• Become the internal AI champion, driving improvements in systems and processes while managing hands-on reporting and operational tasks.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements across finance and compliance functions.
• Manage project plans, system specifications, testing, and implementation, serving as the key liaison between users, software providers, and management.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of wealth reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
• Maintain statutory books, registers, and corporate records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with at least three years of relevant experience in the finance sector.
• Demonstrated passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in delivering system and process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent administration and communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize competing workstreams while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• No timesheet requirements.
• Attractive salary with a guaranteed annual salary and bonus review.
• 10% employer pension contribution with an option for additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Individual health coverage and life insurance.
• Payment of annual professional membership subscription.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Flexible work-from-home options post-training/probationary period.
• Cycle to work and electric car benefit schemes.
• Free car parking.