Project Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED.
You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a business that is based in the Buckshaw Village area. This company is rapidly expanding and focuses on rewarding its employees (see benefits below). You would join a team of 7 finance staff and have the drive and ambition to want to progress in your career. The benefits include unlimited paid annual leave, a pension contribution of up to 10%, and quarterly / annual bonuses.

This is an exciting and progressive opportunity for a dynamic and commercially focused candidate. A role to develop at pace to a leadership post, there is support available and a workplace to enable a bright and passionate accountant.

Your new role as the Group Management Accountant:

This role is pivotal to maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, providing management with key insights, and supporting business decisions. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in accounting software and a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles.

Reporting to, and supporting the Head of Finance, this is a varied role, with internal progression available for the right candidate.

1. Production of monthly Management Accounts, including all accruals, prepayments and fixed assets registers for multiple entities.
2. Monitor adherence to accounting standards and regulations across all subsidiaries, ensuring consistent financial reporting practices.
3. Cashflow management.
4. Process accounts payable, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and vendors.
5. Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
6. Providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and business growth.
7. Supporting the Head of Finance with process improvements and system implementations.
8. Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.
9. Utilise accounting software such as Xero and Excel to manage financial data efficiently.
10. Intercompany recharges and reconciliations.

Experience & Skills required to apply:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Management Accountant or in a similar role within finance or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of month-end process and ledger management principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with Xero is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with team members and external stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification in finance or accounting is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with intercompany charges.

Salary and Benefits on offer:

• A highly competitive salary.
• The company will match up to 10% of your pension contribution.
• You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Unlimited paid annual leave (at the manager's discretion, you will be able to request additional annual leave on top of the standard 25 days).
• Quarterly and annual bonuses.
• Gym membership.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free lunch every day.
• Health & Wellbeing programme.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.