Senior Project Accountant

Michael Page; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is supporting an industrial/manufacturing client in England in their search for a Senior Project Accountant. You will oversee financial reporting for ongoing projects and collaborate with project managers to ensure accuracy and timely close.

You will prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor variances, and provide insights to stakeholders. A ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong Excel skills are essential for this permanent role in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong experience in project accounting within industrial/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting processes for ongoing projects.
• Prepare project budgets and forecasts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor project costs and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to optimise financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Client Details

A company in the industrial/manufacturing industry based in England.

Description

• Oversee financial reporting processes for ongoing projects.
• Prepare project budgets and forecasts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor project costs and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to optimise financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across projects.

Profile

A successful Senior Project Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong experience in project accounting within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Excel.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role offering stability and growth potential.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.