Project Accountant

Crown Global; Roundwood; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown is seeking a qualified Project Accountant to join the finance team on a temporary contract based in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. The role focuses on projects, systems, and financial controls, reporting to the CFO and collaborating with key stakeholders across the business.

You will work on finance transformation initiatives, drive system improvements, and help strengthen governance and controls within a growing international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3–5 years post-qualification experience in finance, ideally in group finance, financial control or transformation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP and finance systems.
• Experience implementing finance systems and process improvements, with solid controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve Finance processes to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support implementation and optimization of Finance systems and processes.
• Develop and implement Finance policies, procedures and SOPs.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Hands-on

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Finance software

Job description

Project Accountant Location: Roundwood, Co. Wicklow / Remote Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary Working Arrangement: Office-based, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Contract: 6+ month contract

About Crown

Crown is Europe's most trusted full building envelope contractor, delivering projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. We partner with leading organisations across technology, life sciences, critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Project Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary contract. This is a project-focused role with a strong emphasis on systems, process improvement and financial controls . Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of key Finance initiatives, working with Finance and wider business stakeholders to improve processes, implement systems and strengthen financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with experience in finance transformation, systems implementation or process improvement to make a direct impact within a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing Finance processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of Finance systems, including process design, testing, stakeholder engagement and user support.
• Review, develop and implement Finance policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Support the review and enhancement of financial controls, approval processes and governance frameworks.
• Support projects relating to VAT, indirect tax and other financial compliance requirements across the Group.
• Support Finance through new business initiatives, organisational changes or the establishment of new entities.
• Work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed timelines.
• Identify process inefficiencies and control gaps and implement practical improvements.
• Maintain clear and accurate process and project documentation.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3-5 years' post-qualified experience, ideally within Group Finance, financial control or a transformation environment.
• Experience in finance systems implementation, process improvement or finance transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
• Experience with VAT, indirect tax and/or payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions is desirable but not essential.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, policies and process documentation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems/ERPs.
• Experience managing projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership and deliver practical improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to understand the wider business context.

What Crown Offers

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with the CFO on key Finance projects.
• Exposure to systems implementation, process improvement and business transformation.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing international business.
• Professional development and valuable experience across a broad Finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are a qualified accountant with a strong interest in systems, process improvement and finance transformation, we would like to hear from you.