Project Accountant

MacKenzie King; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Project Accountant for a manufacturing business in Manningtree. The role involves monitoring project costs, preparing reports, and managing financial risks. A strong background in project or management accounting and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems are essential. This position offers a chance to oversee financial operations in an SME environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar project or management accounting role.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills required.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and ensure financial control throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Partner with project managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Identify and manage financial risks within projects.
• Support audit and compliance requirements related to capital and project spend.
• Provide cover for the finance lead, overseeing the full finance function.

Skills

Project management accounting

Excel

Communication

Analytical abilities

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MacKenzie King are excited to be recruiting a Project Accountant for an innovative, established manufacturing business in Manningtree. As Project Accountant, you will play a vital role in tracking financial performance, preparing accurate forecasts, managing budgets, and partnering with both finance and operations teams to support the business going forwards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and ensure financial control throughout lifecycle
• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Partner with project managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Identify and manage financial risks within projects
• Analysing business KPI’s to monitor company targets
• Support audit and compliance requirements related to capital and project spend
• Provide cover for the finance lead, with the ability to oversee the full finance function

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar project or management accounting role
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Experience working within an SME environment
• Background in manufacturing is beneficial