Project Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Worksop; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Worksop is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee revenue and cost management associated with projects. The role requires effective stakeholder communication and a keen attention to detail. Candidates should have experience in project accounting and financial analysis to manage project performance throughout its lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in project accounting.
• Ability to challenge financial processes where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of sales and cost of sales entries for monthly management accounts.
• Accountable for ensuring projects are financially completed on time.
• Produce variance analysis and commentary on sales.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget.
• Prepare report on performance against key performance indicators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial focus

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are excited to be working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Worksop who are looking to recruit a Project Accountant.

The role reports into the Finance Director, and will be responsible for producing, analysing and controlling all aspects of revenue and costs associated with project accounting alongside taking further responsibility in reviewing project performance against budget and to monitor the performance of a variety of projects throughout their life cycle.

This individual will act as a business partner and forge relationships with all stakeholders, including meeting with stakeholders regularly and be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Attention to detail is key as any anomalies throughout the project’s life need to be picked up, reported, and accounted for.

This opportunity would suit an individual who is commercially focussed and looking to take control of a portfolio of projects whilst taking responsibility for the processes and has the confidence/skills to challenge where necessary.

Working for this business, offers a rare chance to work for a company consistently re-investing in their facilities, equipment and people alongside a strong & stable Finance team/structure, that promote organic growth as the company continually develops.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of sales and cost of sales entries for monthly management accounts

• Accountable for ensuring projects are financially completed on time

• Produce variance analysis and commentary on sales and advise on how budgets should be adjusted

• Assist with preparation of annual budget

• Preparation of ad hoc financial and management information

• Preparation of report on performance against key performance indicators for sales, margins and debtors on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis

• Meet with budget holders to discuss their results and advise on how they can influence their numbers

• Responsible for invoices being issued on time and accurately

• Undertake ad-hoc finance tasks during the month end or year end process

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to find out further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your job search please contact Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700 or 07496 364678.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.