Senior Project Accountant

Distinct; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing SME as an Accountant where you'll drive change and contribute to strategic growth. You'll enhance financial processes, provide insights, and work closely with the management team to ensure effective decision-making. Enjoy a people-led culture with flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Bonus schemes for referrals

Regular social events

Cashback on healthcare and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with process change and system improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enhance financial processes and reporting for efficiency.
• Oversee quarterly consolidation of management accounts.
• Produce MI packs and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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Drive Change, Shape Growth, and Make an Impact in a growing SME

Are you an experienced Accountant with a passion for system improvements and driving efficiency? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a significant impact and be part of ambitious growth plans, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is your chance to contribute to a business with bold ambitions—to double in size from a £30million turnover business within five years. You’ll play a key role in enhancing systems, delivering financial insights, and supporting strategic growth. With a blend of ownership over finance projects and involvement in the quarterly consolidation of management accounts across four group companies, every day will bring variety and challenge.

The Opportunity…

• Partner with the MD & Group Financial Controller to deliver strategic initiatives and achieve key milestones.
• Enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting for greater efficiency and insight.
• Oversee quarterly consolidation of group management accounts.
• Produce subsidiary MI packs and maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Assist with statutory reporting, including preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Partner with business teams to manage budgets, reforecasting, and drive decision-making.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience with process change, improvement & or system upgrades
• A methodical and analytical approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to gather evidence effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.

Why them?

They are a VERY people led organisiton. A business that values initiative, collaboration, and professional development. They’re culture encourages you to grow, innovate, and make an impact. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible working (2 days in the office as well as flexi hours) and a “dress for your diary” approach.
• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off and options for sabbaticals.
• Bonus schemes for referrals and performance recognition.
• Regular social events and company-wide away days.
• Cashback on healthcare and discounts on retailers through their rewards scheme.