Senior Project Accountant

Michael Page; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the charity sector is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing the integration of financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining high standards of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with a strong background in project management and systems integration. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and the chance to make a real difference in the charity sector. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that could lead to a permanent position, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Free parking

Pension

Opportunity to work for a charitable organization

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with systems integration experience.
• Ability to plan and lead projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration of subsidiary's financial systems with parent charity.
• Scope and plan transition of all financial systems.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Systems Integration

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Purchase Order Processing Systems

Payroll Systems

Financial Systems

Job description

Senior Project Accountant - Charity Sector - Surrey

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with systems experience

About Our Client

A local Surrey-based charity is looking to recruit a Senior Project Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to manage and support the successful integration of a subsidiary's financial systems with those of the parent charity. You will have the ability to work at a higher level, as well as undertake significant hands-on work where required. You will scope and plan the transition of all systems with the Head of Finance, and be responsible for delivering an agreed plan covering:

• Management/Financial Accounting systems
• Transactional processing systems
• Purchase Order processing
• Purchase Ledger
• Sales Ledger
• Payroll

The Successful Applicant

Qualified Accountant, with experience in systems integration. Ability to plan and lead projects, self-motivated, excellent communication skills, good time management, flexible, and able to respond to change. Experience of merging entities is desirable.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Potential for the role to become permanent after the 12-month contract
• Free parking
• Pension
• An opportunity to work for a worthwhile charitable organization