Project accountant

Adecco; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Project Accountant for a 12-month contract based in Slough. The role involves serving as the main finance contact for new projects, understanding project processes, and designing controls to manage risks effectively. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in Agile environments. This opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Qualified Financial Accountant with a solid understanding of financial processes.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and presenting complex information simply.
• Strong analytical skills to identify critical details quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance contact for new project initiatives.
• Document process flows and requirements for accurate transaction recording.
• Design controls to mitigate risks at key points in project processes.

Skills

Qualified Financial Accountant

Understanding of financial processes

Engaging and influencing stakeholders

Data communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Agile project experience

Job description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Slough

Contract: 12-month contract

Rate: £ per day inside IR35 via Umbrella

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week on-site)

Company Overview

Our client, a leading company in the finance industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Accountant to join their team in Slough. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact within the organisation and shape the accounting, reconciliation, planning, and reporting processes for various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Main Point of Contact: Serve as the primary contact for all finance‑related aspects of new project initiatives.
• Process Understanding: Understand various project journeys and scenarios linked to the process.
• Data Flow Management: Identify data flows and system interactions and develop new reporting and reconciliation processes for projects.
• Documentation: Document process flows and determine data requirements for accurate transaction recording.
• Risk Management: Design controls to mitigate risks at each key point within project processes.
• Transition Planning: Plan for the transition phase and determine any transition‑specific data requirements and processes.
• User Acceptance Testing: Perform user acceptance testing on reporting, outputs, and controls related to projects.
• Communication: Effectively communicate financial information across the business.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the project squad and project manager to provide progress updates and address any delays or issues.

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Financial Accountant.
• In-depth understanding of financial processes and designing internal controls.
• Highly credible and capable of engaging and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent ability to convert data into clear and engaging messages.
• Strong analytical skills to swiftly pinpoint important details.
• Ability to turn long‑term plans into reality.
• Confident in presenting complex and technical matters in a simple and easily understood manner.
• Strong awareness of relevant accounting standards and their practical application.
• Experience working in an Agile organisation or on an Agile project/programme is a plus.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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