Project Accountant

Crown Global; Wicklow; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CFO exposure

Systems implementation experience

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Crown, a leading European building envelope contractor, seeks a qualified Project Accountant for a 6+ month contract in Roundwood, Wicklow. The role focuses on finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.

You will work closely with the CFO and stakeholders to deliver key initiatives, build robust processes, and support governance across the business in a growing international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in finance transformation, controls or group finance.
• Experience implementing finance systems and driving process improvements.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
• Experience with VAT/ payroll taxes across jurisdictions is desirable but not essential.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs and process documentation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial ERP systems.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve Finance processes to raise efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of Finance systems and processes.
• Develop and update Finance policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Strengthen governance, approvals and financial controls across the Group.
• Support VAT, indirect tax and other tax/compliance projects across entities.
• Lead initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders and deliver on timelines.
• Document processes clearly and maintain project records.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Post-qualified experience (3-5 years)

Finance systems implementation

Process improvement

Financial controls

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

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.

Requirements

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.